Schafmatt Observatory

Schafmatt Observatory is an observatory in , , and has an elevation of 819 metres. Access is restricted and requires permission. Schafmatt Observatory is situated near the peak , as well as near the mountain saddle .
Access is restricted and requires permission.
  • Observatory
  • …lies at an elevation of 819 metres (2,687 feet)
  • …is operated by Die Astronomische Vereinigung Aarau
  • Description: observatory of the Aarau Astronomical Society in Oltingen in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland
  • Address: 176, Grossmatt, Oltingen, 4494

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Geissflue and St. Ulrich chapel.
Peak
The is a hill of the eastern Jura Mountains…
is a church, which is situated 1¼ km south of Schafmatt Observatory.
Archaeological site
is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 km north of Schafmatt Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rohr and Barmelweid.
is a former municipality in the district of Gösgen in the canton of Solothurn in .
Neighborhood
is a neighborhood.
is a municipality in the district of Gösgen in the canton of Solothurn in . is situated 2½ km northeast of Schafmatt Observatory.
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Latitude
47.42025° or 47° 25′ 13″ north
Longitude
7.95082° or 7° 57′ 3″ east
Open location code
8FV9CXC2+48
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