The Sphinx Observatory at Jungfraujoch
in Switzerland is located at 3,571 meters above ground level and the
observatory provides suitable conditions for conducting all research in all
disciplines such as meteorology, ice science, astronomy, cosmic rays,
radiation, physiology and other fields.
The observatory was built in 1937
to attract enthusiastic scientists to conduct research despite harsh weather
conditions.
The observatory was built on a
steep slope and a tunnel was built inside the mountain to make the elevator
reach the top of the observatory and this elevator can be reached from the
train station Jungfraujoch.
The Observatory provides visitors
and tourists with metal balconies around the observatory with 360 degrees of
possibility to see the magic of mountains and snow and enjoy the view of the
green valleys at the bottom. One can see 11333 feet from the cliff to the
bottom of the observatory.
The observatory includes four
laboratories, Research Wing of Cosmic Radiology, a mechanical workshop, a
library, a kitchen, a living room, ten bedrooms, a bathroom and living quarters
for the guards.
The scientific part of the Sphinx
Observatory comprises two large laboratories, a weather observation station, a
workshop, two terraces for scientific and astronomical experiments, as well as
a meteorological dome.
The telescope dome is equipped
with a telescope in addition to what is available to visitors and tourists.
The observatory also allows
visitors and tourists to take commemorative images from the top of the
observatory in a safe manner
It might only be the 14th highest
observatory in the world, but the Sphinx observatory in Switzerland is possibly
the most beautiful and unique.
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