Qsaybeh Magnetic Observatory

The Qsaybeh Magnetic Observatory sits in Lebanon, quietly recording the planet's magnetic field rather than the stars above it.

About Qsaybeh Magnetic Observatory

Qsaybeh is a geomagnetic monitoring station that measures variations in Earth's magnetic field as part of the international INTERMAGNET network of magnetic observatories, a global effort to track the planet's changing magnetism.

History

The station was established in 2000 by the Institut de physique du globe de Paris (IPGP), which has continued to support its monitoring work as part of a broader research programme into Earth's magnetic field and seismic activity.

Location & getting there

Qsaybeh Magnetic Observatory is located in Lebanon, at approximately 33.9°N, 35.6°E.

Visiting Qsaybeh Magnetic Observatory

As a scientific monitoring station rather than a public astronomy venue, Qsaybeh isn't set up for stargazing visits. If you're interested in its research, check with the Institut de physique du globe de Paris or INTERMAGNET before making contact.

See your named star from here

Even though Qsaybeh's instruments watch the ground rather than the sky, coordinates work the same way everywhere on Earth: once you name a star, its right ascension and declination pin its position precisely enough for an observatory anywhere – including one much closer to the sky – to find it. Browse the star catalogue to see how it works.