Kottamia Astronomical Observatory

Astronomical Observatories

Description: This is the largest (1.88 meter diameter) telescope in North and Central Africa, as well as in the Middle East. It is at Kottamia Observatory, which In the desert 75 km northeast of Helwan in Egypt. Although First Light occurred in May 1964, the telescope has been significantly upgraded.

Country: Egypt

Website: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260167103_Current_and_Future_Capabilities_of_the_74-inch_Telescope_of_Kottamia_Astronomical_Observatory_in_Egypt

Altitude: <1500 Meters

Established: 1962

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