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Helsinki Observatory

Flamma University of Helsinki

About Observatory

Learn about the history and cooperation partners of the Observatory building and find our contact information. We will be happy to help you further!

Laskutyötä observatoriolla. Kuva: Helsingin yliopistomuseo

The story of the Observatory

Designed by Carl Ludvig Engel and completed on Tähtitorninvuori hill in 1834, the Observatory building was the most modern observatory of...

Kahden galaksin kosminen syleily. Kuva: ESO

Support and cooperation

Observatorion ystävät ry is the support organisation of the Helsinki Observatory. The Observatory cooperates with several organisations in...

Ryhmä itätornissa. Kuva: Helsingin yliopistomuseo.

FAQs

What is the Helsinki Observatory? Situated at the top of Tähtitorninvuori (Observatory Hill) in Helsinki (address: Kopernikuksentie 1), the...

ALMA-radioteleskooppiryhmä. Kuva: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), W. Garnier (ALMA).

Contact us!

Helsinki Observatory / Helsinki University Museum Mailing address: P.O. Box 14, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland Visiting address:...