Haagaar Observatory
Haagaar Observatory is located at Eina in Norway, a small place called Haagaar (Hågår in Norwegian) with good conditions for observation and which has a dark sky with relatively little light pollution.
The observatory is operated by Gotaf (Gjøvik and Toten Astronomical Association), a Norwegian association based in Gjøvik and Toten.
The place was before an old farm with a history that goes back many hundreds of years.
The facility is equipped with a four meter diameter observation tower, tower room, technical room, living room and hall. Outside a small observatory for astrophotography (Smedstua).
The observatory is now also host to one of the Norwegian Meteor Network’s camera setups.
EARTHQUAKE SENSOR ON HAAGAAR
See live data on Haagaar from the installed seismograph and infrasound sensor
Northern lights activity right now
Weather conditions at Haagaar
Watching the universe
We are a group of people with a genuine interest in astronomy, space travel and photography. The observatory is operated by the Gjovik & Toten Astronomy Association (GOTAF) in Norway.
Curious? Follow us and get info!
Photography
With our background in photography, we’ll give you all the tips & tricks for nice photos!
The observatory
How is the observatory built and what does it contain? Here you will find some answers.
Membership GOTAF
Astronomy for everyone!
Are you planning to invest in a telescope?
- Which objects do you want to see?
- What types of telescopes are there?
- How much does a telescope cost?
- How much should you pay for a telescope?
- Which brand should you choose?
- Where can you buy?
Fun things to know about Haagaar Observatory
Haagaar Farm History
History and pictures from the old farm with many lives lived.
Founder of GOTAF
Passionate and founder Ola Smedstuen which started it all in the 70s.
Profiled members.
Some of the members who have meant a lot to the association and the observatory.
Meeting activities, work, date and time.
Overview of meeting activity and work carried out at the observatory. Also any other special events.
Contribute with local knowledge and education.
Do you want to support local knowledge, science and education? We need more support to modernize the over thirty year old equipment and building. Click for more information.