Ursa Observatory

Ursa Observatory

Alternative names	Kaivopuisto Observatory
Organization	Ursa
Location	Kaivopuisto, Helsinki, Finland
Coordinates	60°09′19.7″N 024°57′19.5″E
Established	1926
Telescopes
unnamed Merz refractor unnamed 25 cm Ritchie-Chretien unnamed Celestron 8
Location of Ursa Observatory
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The Ursa Observatory (Finnish: Ursan tähtitorni, Swedish: Ursas observatorium) is an astronomical observatory located in the Kaivopuisto park in Helsinki, Finland. The observatory, designed by architect Martti Välikangas (1893–1973), was completed in 1926.^[1][2]

See also

• List of astronomical observatories

References

1. "Helsingin kaupungin rakennuskulttuuri - Kaivopuiston kaupunginosan inventointi" (PDF) (in Finnish). Helsinki City Museum. 2002. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
2. "Kaivopuiston tähtitorni" (in Finnish). Ursa Astronomical Association. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

External links

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• Ursa Observatory at My Helsinki