Skinakas Observatory

Crete · Greece

Skinakas Observatory, Greece
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A research observatory on a peak of the Psiloritis massif in central Crete, jointly run by Greek and German institutes. Its 1,750-metre ridge offers sweeping views and clear Mediterranean skies.

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