Astronomy Facilities in Greece

Telescopes

The following is a list of the optical research and public outreach telescopes in Greece having a primary mirror greater than 40cm in diameter as well as a radio telescope. A map of  the country with all telescope locations marked, is also available in JPEG or PDF format.

  • Helmos Observatory
    Aperture: 2.30m
    Location: Mount Chelmos, Achaia
    Longitude/Latitude/Altitude : 22.21° E / 37.99° N / 2340m
  • Skinakas Observatory
    Aperture: 1.29m
    Location: Skinakas Peak / Crete
    Longitude/Latitude/Altitude: 24.89° E / 35.21° N / 1752m
  • Kryoneri Observatory
    Aperture: 1.23m
    Location: Mount Killini, Corinth
    Longitude/Latitude/Altitude: 22.62° E / 37.97° N / 905m
  • Stephani Observatory
    Aperture: 0.76cm
    Location: Mount Trachonion, Corinth
    Longitude/Latitude/Altitude: 22.83° E / 37.75° N / 830m
  • Newall Refractor / Penteli Visitor Center
    Aperture: 0.63m
    Location: Mount Penteli, Attica
    Longitude/Latitude/Altitude: 23.86° E / 38.05° N / 500m
  • Doridis Refractor / Thissio Visitor Center
    Aperture: 0.40m
    Location: Pnyka Hill, Attica
    Longitude/Latitude/Altitude: 23.72° E / 37.97° N / 109m
  • Gerostathopoulion/ University of Athens Obs.
    Aperture: 0.40m
    Location: Univ. of Athens Campus, Zografos, Attiki
    Longitude/Latitude/Altitude: 23.78° E / 37.97° N / 250m

Radio telescope

  • The Hellenic Radiotelescope (under construction)
    Aperture: 30m
    Location: The Thermopile Telecommunication Station
    Longitude/Latitude : 38°49'20.74"/ 22°41'9.51"

 

 
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