Geophysical measurements and research since 1914

SGO, located 120 km north of the Arctic Circle in Finland, is an independent department of the University of Oulu.


Address:
Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory
Tähteläntie 62	Phone:	Staff list
FIN-99600 Sodankylä
FINLAND	e-mail:	Contact us

Co-ordinates:
Geographic:	67° 22' N, 26° 38' E, 180 m
Geomagnetic*:	64.1°, 119.2°, -23.2°, dip = 80.0°
Corrected geomagnetic*:	64.1°, 106.7°, L=5.25
* IGRF-11 model for 2010

More information on the observatory

Due to the attack by Russia on Ukraine, SGO does not answer requests for data or technical information from Russia or Belarus for the time being.

Also scientific collaboration and visits are suspended.

This is in accordance with the guidelines of the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.

29.9.2023
29.9.2023 Researchers’ night in main building Polaria at 17:30-21:00
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1.9.2023
110th anniversary of the Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory
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15.8.2023
Yhteinen terveytemme II työpaja
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15.2.2023
PITHIA TNA call for collaboration with researchers, enterprises and public organizations open now
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