Landing with its crew of two aviators and two scientists just after 5 PM, the rare sight of a Zeppelin drew a crowd of 200-300 people to a field at Jämijärvi in Satakunta.
The 75-metre long rigid airship is carrying equipment for studying the earth's atmosphere and measuring air quality. The project is aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of how emissions created by humankind impact climate change.
The Pegasos will be making research flights in Finland, mainly in the Jämijärvi-Juupajoki area, up until mid-June.
