Schafmatt Observatory
Schafmatt Observatory is an observatory in Oltingen, Sissach District, Basel-Landschaft and has an elevation of 819 metres. Access is restricted and requires permission. Schafmatt Observatory is situated near the peak Geissflue, as well as near the mountain saddle Schafmatt Passhöhe.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.
St. Ulrich chapel
St. Ulrich chapel is a church, which is situated 1¼ km south of Schafmatt Observatory.
Ruine Alt-Kienberg
Ruine Alt-Kienberg is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 km north of Schafmatt Observatory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rohr and Barmelweid.
Rohr
Rohr is a former municipality in the district of Gösgen in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.
Kienberg
Kienberg is a municipality in the district of Gösgen in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. Kienberg is situated 2½ km northeast of Schafmatt Observatory.
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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Highlights include Schafmatt and Schafmatt Passhöhe.
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