Groruddalen Optical Observatory
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Groruddalen Optical Observatory is an astronomical observatory in the Oslo area of Norway.
About Groruddalen Optical Observatory
The observatory has been referenced in astronomy research papers for photometric observations of stellar pulsation, including participation in an international photometric observation programme running from August 2005 to March 2006.
Location & getting there
Groruddalen Optical Observatory sits in the Oslo area of Norway, within the Europe region. Use the map on this page for exact coordinates and directions.
Visiting Groruddalen Optical Observatory
Detailed public visiting information isn't available for this site. If you're interested in seeing it, check with Norwegian amateur astronomy societies before making the trip.
See your named star from here
Observatories that carry out photometric research, like Groruddalen, are built for precise, repeated observations of exact points in the sky, which is exactly what's needed to find a star named through Star Register. Name a star, or browse the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
