Uppsala Astronomical Observatory

In Sweden is where you can find a popular astronomical observatory named Uppsala Astronomical Observatory. It goes back to the 1700’s when Ander Celsius, a professor of the astronomical sciences in Uppsala University, founded the observatory and made his astronomical researches and studies there. Most researches at the Uppsala involve galaxies, solar system and solar atmosphere.

The Uppsala Astronomical Observatory is under the supervision of the Uppsala University’s Department of Astronomy.

The astronomical telescope instruments of Uppsala Observatory

Refracting Telescope. This double refractor telescope was acquired by the Uppsala Observatory from the government through the efforts of Professor Nils Duner. The optical system of the refracting telescope were manufactured and built by the Steinheil from Munich in Germany while the refractor’s mechanics were built by Repsold.

The instruments were utilized mainly for purposes of research and astronomical studies, the most significant of which are those which involved the double stars.

The prolific refracting telescope has produced numerous spectral and photographic plates which are now included in the observatory’s rich archive.

Reflecting Telescope. A Westerlund Cassegrain telescope, it is found on the Angstrom Laboratory. This 90 centimeter reflecting telescope is now used for student researches as well as professional astronomical studies.