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Kottamia Astronomical Observatory

Egypt’s principal optical observing site, centered on the 1.88-metre Kottamia telescope used for stellar spectroscopy, photometry, and national astronomy research.

Kottamia Astronomical Observatory

Identity

Name
Kottamia Astronomical Observatory
Region
AFR
Type
observatory

Details

Description
Egypt’s principal optical observing site, centered on the 1.88-metre Kottamia telescope used for stellar spectroscopy, photometry, and national astronomy research.
Latitude
29.9347367
Location
Longitude
31.8266782
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
public

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Creation Time
July 11, 2026 at 23:34:42 UTC
Updated Time
July 17, 2026 at 18:31:08 UTC