| Tõravere | |
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| Small borough | |
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The main building of Tartu Observatory.
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| Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 58°16′0″N 26°28′0″E / 58.26667°N 26.46667°ECoordinates: 58°16′0″N 26°28′0″E / 58.26667°N 26.46667°E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Tartu County |
| Municipality | Nõo Parish |
| First mentioned | 1582 |
| Population (01.01.2012) | |
| • Total | 289 |
Tõravere is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Nõo Parish, Tartu County, in southern Estonia. It's located about 5 km northeast of the town of Elva and about 20 km southwest of the city of Tartu. Tõravere has a population of 289 (as of 1 January 2012).
Tõravere is best known as the location of Estonian biggest professional astronomical science centre Tartu Observatory.
Tõravere has a station on Edelaraudtee's link between Tartu and Valga.
Tõravere was first mentioned in 1582 as Terrawera.
Street in Tõravere.
Estonian biggest telescope inside the observatory.
Tõravere weather station