Hyderabad Magnetic Observatory

In Hyderabad, India, at an elevation of around 500 metres, the Hyderabad Magnetic Observatory forms part of the country's network of stations tracking the behaviour of Earth's magnetic field.

About Hyderabad Magnetic Observatory

This is a geomagnetic observatory rather than a public stargazing site, sited in Hyderabad at roughly 500 metres above sea level. Detailed public information about its founding, operator, and instrumentation is limited, so we've kept this page brief and factual.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits in Hyderabad, in the Asia region, at an elevation of about 500 metres.

Visiting Hyderabad Magnetic Observatory

As a specialised research facility, public visiting access isn't confirmed. If you'd like to visit, check for current information online or contact local science institutions in Hyderabad before travelling.

See your named star from here

Because this observatory focuses on measuring the ground's magnetic field rather than the night sky, it isn't a place to look through a telescope. If you want to actually see a star you've named, name a star with Star Register and use its coordinates with a stargazing app or at a dedicated public observatory. Browse the catalogue of named stars.