Ursa Observatory Explained

Ursa Observatory
Organization:Ursa
Location:Kaivopuisto, Helsinki, Finland
Coords:60.1555°N 24.9554°W
Established:1926
Telescope1 Name:unnamed
Telescope1 Type:Merz refractor
Telescope2 Name:unnamed
Telescope2 Type:25 cm Ritchie-Chretien
Telescope3 Name:unnamed
Telescope3 Type:Celestron 8

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Helsingin kaupungin rakennuskulttuuri - Kaivopuiston kaupunginosan inventointi. 2002. Helsinki City Museum. 13 June 2024. fi.
  2. Web site: Kaivopuiston tähtitorni. Ursa Astronomical Association. 13 June 2024. fi.