Lumijoki observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
In the small municipality of Lumijoki on Finland's northern coast, a modest observation station keeps watch over the sky, its coordinates recorded in international astronomical databases even where little else is publicly documented.
About Lumijoki observatory
Lumijoki observatory is an astronomical observation station located in Lumijoki, Finland, recognised as such in NASA's Horizons database. Detailed public information on its facilities, equipment or day-to-day operations is limited.
Location & getting there
The observatory lies in Lumijoki, a municipality in the Europe region of Finland, near the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia. See the map on this page for directions.
Visiting Lumijoki observatory
Given the limited public information available, anyone planning a visit should check locally or contact Lumijoki municipality directly for current access details before travelling.
See your named star from here
Even a small, quiet observation station like this one works from the same principle as any observatory: point a telescope at the right coordinates and you'll find the star. If you've named a star with Star Register, its position is available in our catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
