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Astronomical Observatory

(Known as: ARIES)

Nainital | Uttarakhand | India

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Ideal Duration: 2-3 hours

Best Time: Throughout the year

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Nearest Railway Station: Kathgodam

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Astronomical Observatory, Nainital, Uttarakhand

Indulge in night sky viewing and gazing at the stars through a telescope, Located on Manora Peak, place is best for night sky lovers and for universe explorers.

The place offers great research assistance for astronomers at any time of their research. The tourists can learn about the basics of astronomy in the dome theatre and in the evenings can watch the planets through the 8-inch telescope. It is an awesome place and the sky above is spectacular. The documentary shown here is very informative. It is among the most well-equipped centers in the country for astronomical studies and optical tracking of artificial satellites. The observatory predominantly focuses on developing the facilities that support modern physics in solar, stellar and theoretical branches of astrophysics. Students and scholars of astronomy may visit this place to acquire knowledge.

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Astronomical Observatory

(Known as: ARIES)

Quick facts of Astronomical Observatory

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Astronomical Observatory, Nainital, Uttarakhand

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Naina Peak, Nainital, Uttarakhand

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Pangot, Nainital, Uttarakhand

Governors House, Nainital, Uttarakhand

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Mall Road, Nainital, Uttarakhand

Snow View Point, Nainital, Uttarakhand

Eco Cave Gardens, Nainital, Uttarakhand

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