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Kottamia Astronomical Observatory is a professional observatory in Egypt operated by the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. It is located in the desert east of Cairo, away from much of the city’s artificial light, and supports optical astronomical observation and research. The site is known for its large reflecting telescope and its role in Egypt’s ground-based astronomy infrastructure.
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Kottamia Astronomical Observatory scores 4.78/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Observatory category.
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