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Kryoneri Observatory

Sikyona Municipality, Greece · built 1972

The Kryoneri Observatory, also known as the Kryoneri Astronomical Station, is an astronomical observatory in Corinthia, Greece, operated by the IAASARS research institute of the National Observatory of Athens. It is home of one of the largest telescopes in Greece, a 1.23 metres (48 in) Cassegrain reflector, which was used for the NELIOTA project of ESA and NOA. The observatory is also housing smaller instruments that are conducting research for IAASARS and are participating in international programmes.

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