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Observatory of Ursa, Kaivopuisto, Helsinki

Observatory of Ursa

25.11.2004 22:22:49
4s ISO 200 Canon EOS 20D
The dome was rotated during the exposure

You can find the Observatory of Ursa from Kaivopuisto, Helsinki (near downtown). The observatory is also open for visitors if the sky is clear enough. Even though the observatory is in middle of Helsinki's light pollution, we have some nice equipment under the dome.

Main Instruments

  • Main Telescope: More than hundred years old 135/1950mm refractor Merz
  • Mount: Mathis MI-750G
  • Other Telescopes: Celestron NextStar 8 GPS and CPC 800
Check out when the observaotry is open for visitors.

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