UMS Labuan Tower
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
UMS Labuan Tower stands on the island campus of Universiti Malaysia Sabah in Labuan, Malaysia, part of the university's federal-territory site overlooking the South China Sea.
About UMS Labuan Tower
Universiti Malaysia Sabah has maintained a campus on Labuan since 1999, and the tower is associated with that site, though Star Register was unable to independently confirm the full extent of its astronomical function. Treat it as a campus landmark with a documented university connection rather than a fully verified public observatory.
Location & getting there
Labuan is a small federal territory island off the coast of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, reached by ferry or air from Kota Kinabalu. The UMS campus sits on the island, with the tower forming part of its skyline.
Visiting UMS Labuan Tower
Because opening hours and public access aren't confirmed, contact Universiti Malaysia Sabah directly or check its campus landmarks page before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Any location under a clear sky, including Labuan, can in principle be used to look toward a named star's coordinates. Name a star or explore the catalogue to find one.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
