National Observatory of Athens and the Peloponnese Region signed partnership agreement for the upgrade of the Kryoneri Observatory

The program agreement was signed between the National Observatory of Athens and the Peloponnese Region for the upgrade of the infrastructure of the Kryoneri Observatory with funding from the region of Peloponnesus of 3M euro. The first pillar of the project is the further upgrade of the Kryoneri telescope, thus increasing its observational capabilities. The second pillar focuses on the diffusion of science by creating an exhibition space, where the visitor will be able to take a historical walk in the contribution of this telescope to the science of Astronomy.

The effort, therefore, has a twofold goal: On the one hand to bring the public of the wider region and especially children close to the science of Astronomy and on the other hand to lay the foundations for new development policies that will be related to the so-called scientific tourism.