"Gaze at the stars from a premier astronomical site."
Originally known as Vainu Bappu Observatory, Kavalur Observatory is an astronomical observatory in the Kavalur, Vellore. It is owned and managed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and is located in the hills of Javadi. This observatory bears the name of the well-known astronomer Vainu Bappu. Due to its refreshing location among the green surroundings, it became famous by the name of Kavalur Observatory.
It Is Known For:-
1) Kavalur Observatory is famous for different things. Its surroundings make it stand among the must-visit travel attractions in Vellore
2) This observatory houses a 93-inch aperture telescope. Constructed within India, this strong telescope has a capacity of locating a 25 paise coin without any hassle. This clearly means that it is easy for viewing/observing the shining stars located millions of light years away from the planet Earth
3) Various astronomers have visited this site and observed many celestial events closely like the formation of a star, evolution of a nebula, meteors etc.
Who Can Visit?
This observatory is a haven for the ones that adore the celestial happenings. People, especially the astronomy students, are welcomed by Kavalur Observatory. Many local educational institutes also chose this prestigious observatory for educating the students about the enormous universe and uncountable celestial bodies.
It can be visited throughout the year. Kavalur Observatory remains closed on all the national holidays and festivals.
Reaching There:-
Kavalur Observatory is one of the must-see attractions in Vellore. It is well-connected via roadways. To this spot conveniently, one can hire the service of the local transit like the bus or cab.
Nearest Railway Station- Vaniyambadi Railway Station
Nearest Airport- Bangalore Airport
