Taurus Hill observatory
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Taurus Hill observatory is an astronomical facility in Varkaus, Finland, founded in 2004.
About Taurus Hill observatory
Since opening in 2004, the observatory has given the town of Varkaus a home for local astronomy activity, with the site associated with the Kassiopeia astronomy association.
History
The observatory was founded in 2004, giving it two decades of history serving stargazers in eastern Finland.
Location & getting there
Varkaus sits in the Finnish lake district in eastern Finland, a region where long, dark winter nights are especially favourable for stargazing, and northern summer nights bring the possibility of aurora sightings.
Visiting Taurus Hill observatory
Details of current opening hours and public sessions were not confirmed, so visitors should check the observatory's website or contact the Kassiopeia association directly before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
Finland's dark winter skies over Varkaus are a memorable place to search for a star named in someone's honour. With the star's coordinates in hand, a telescope here can be pointed straight at it on a clear night. Browse the star catalogue or name a star to begin.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
