🔭 Skinakas Observatory
Greece · Europe · 35.21°N, 24.90°E
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Skinakas Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the eponymous peak of Psiloritis, on the island of Crete, Greece. It is equipped with a 1.3 m modified Ritchey–Chrétien telescope and another 1 m Ritchey–Chrétien, a 0.6 m Cassegrain telescope and a 0.3 m Schmidt–Cassegrain. The telescopes are operated by the University of Crete and the Foundation for Research & Technology – Hellas. The Skinakas Observatory has the highest paved road in Crete.
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Quick facts
| Country | Greece |
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| Continent / region | Europe |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.21°N, 24.90°E · view on map |
Skinakas Observatory is located in Greece, in Europe.
More observatories in Greece
Chelmos Observatory · Kryoneri Observatory · National Observatory of Athens · Penteli Observatory.
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