Kevola Observatory

#312 among destinations in Finland

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The Kevola Observatory is located in Kevola in Paimio in South-Western Finland, some 35 km east from the city of Turku. The observatory is currently owned by Turun Ursa ry, a local astronomical association operating in Turku area. The buildings of the observatory include an observatory dome, a zenith observatory, and a house for recording observations. ()

Local name: Kevolan observatorio Established: 1963 (61 years ago)Coordinates: 60°25'12"N, 22°45'54"E

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Western FinlandFinland

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Kevola Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sauvo Church, Paimio.

5.8 miS
Church
Sauvo Church
148 min walk • Constructed between the years of 1460 and 1472, the Sauvo church is a medieval stone church located within Sauvo, Finland. A military cemetery exists at the church.
3.6 miNW
Town
Paimio
93 min walk • Paimio is a town and municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Southwest Finland region.