Address: Riga region Riekstukalns, Baldones rural area
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In 1957 the Academy of Sciences clever head found that Riekstukalns with his presence 80m above sea level and surrounded by forests is suitable place for the creation of the Observatory.
1959th In one of the four observation pavilions arranged rooms with sliding roof, the largest telescope in order to carry out research in Latvian zvaigžnotajā skies appropriate.
In 1966, the installed Šmidta telescope. First completed telescope observation at night 1966 magazine carried no 7. Class 8. December. With this telescope was able to advance the well sun, red giants and research.
Baldones Observatory funds invested in the development of SIA "University of Real Estate Agency". However, in order to maintain the agency developed the idea obejktu Riekstukalns within a recreation and sports complex.
Currently Baldones Observatory is the Latvian Institute of Astronomy, University of the farm.