Observatories

France's highest manned weather station is the only one still inhabited by meteorologists.

Armenia's premier center of astrophysical research was established during the Soviet era.

A historic scientific breakthrough that crosses nine borders.

This 3,800-year-old site contains markers used to study the movement of the sun and moon and create a lunar calendar.

An unlikely Transcendental Meditation haven in the American Heartland built around the ancient Vedic principles of balance and harmony.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

Built after WWII, the observatory site for the University of Copenhagen exhibits once world-class instruments.

The remains of the observatory of the Danish astronomer who first measured the speed of light.

One of the largest mechanical models of the solar system in the world.

Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.

Entombed in this strange, white stone hill are the deadly remains of radioactive weapons production.

The world's largest neutrino telescope searches for secrets of the universe at the South Pole.

Devious political maneuvering and four ancient, working telescopes are central to the world's second-oldest observatory.

This humble star-gazing center touts itself as the "Birthplace of American Astronomy."

A radio telescope for listening to the stars, based in one of the cloudiest countries in the world.