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Why gift a star map of Athens?
Gifting a star map of Athens means connecting a precious moment to the city where astronomy was born with Aristotle and Hipparchus. Beneath the same sky that inspired the thinkers who shaped our world, every constellation takes on mythological proportions. A gift that blends ancient poetry with personal emotion.
The sky of Athens
At 38° north latitude, Athens enjoys a Mediterranean climate offering many clear nights throughout the year. The proximity of the Aegean Sea and the dry air of Attica favour excellent visibility of southern constellations. The National Observatory of Athens, founded in 1842, is Greece’s oldest scientific research centre.