Lycksele Magnetic Observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Near the town of Lycksele in northern Sweden, the Lycksele Magnetic Observatory monitors the Earth's magnetic field rather than the stars overhead, with little else published about its history or operations.
About Lycksele Magnetic Observatory
Lycksele Magnetic Observatory is a magnetic observatory located near Lycksele, Sweden. Detailed public information on its founding, instruments or current operations is limited.
Location & getting there
The observatory lies near Lycksele in northern Sweden, in the Europe region. See the map on this page for directions.
Visiting Lycksele Magnetic Observatory
With little published information available, it is best to check locally in Lycksele or with Swedish geophysical institutions for current access details before travelling.
See your named star from here
Even a station built to measure Earth's magnetism rather than starlight relies on precise coordinates — the same idea behind a named star from Star Register. Find your star's position in our catalogue and see it from an observatory built for the sky.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
