Tallinn Observatory

Observatory in Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn Observatory

Tallinn Observatory (Estonian: Tallinna tähetorn) is an observatory in Tallinn, Estonia. Since 1993, the observatory is a part of Tallinn University of Technology.[1]

The observatory was established in 1954.[1] Before using as an observatory, the building was Glehn's lookout tower (see Glehn Castle).[citation needed]

Directors

  • 1954-1962 Charles Villmann[1]
  • 1962-2002 Peep Kalv[1]
  • 2000- Voldemar Harvig[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Tallinna entsüklopeedia [Encyclopedia of Tallinn]. Volume II (N-Ü) (in Estonian). Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastuse AS. 2004. p. 280.

External links

  • Official website Edit this at Wikidata

59°23′11.400″N 24°39′4.212″E / 59.38650000°N 24.65117000°E / 59.38650000; 24.65117000

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