- Inaugurated by: S N Bose Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBCBS)
- Location: Panchet Hill, Garpanchakot area, Purulia district
- Significance:
- Fills a critical longitudinal gap in global astronomical observation networks.
- Enables observation of transient astronomical events for international collaboration.
- Provides opportunities for scientific observations, training students in handling telescopes, and recording data.
(India-6 Astronomical observatories – Ladakh,Nainital,Mt Abu,Girbani hills Pune,Kavalur TN)