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Vainu Bappu Observatory (Kavalur)

Astronomical observatory in the Javadi Hills housing one of Asia''s largest telescopes, about eighty five kilometers from Vellore.

Vainu Bappu Observatory sits in the Javadi Hills near Kavalur, roughly eighty five kilometers from Vellore, and houses one of the largest optical telescopes in Asia. Indian astronomer Vainu Bappu selected this site for its elevation and clear skies, and the facility continues to serve as a center for astronomical research.

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