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Description:Historically, observatories were as simple as containing a sextant (for measuring the distance between stars) or Stonehenge (which has some alignments on astronomical phenomena). Modern astronomical observatories typically contain one or more permanently mounted telescopes contained in buildings with a rotating or removable dome.
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Astronomical ObservatoriesUrania - Vienna, Austria

in Astronomical Observatories

The Urania is a public educational institute and observatory in 1st district of Vienna.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member BakaGaijin

location: Wien, Austria

date listed: 11/21/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesClay Science Center Astronomical Observatory - Brookline, MA

in Astronomical Observatories

The telescope at the top of the Clay Center at the Dexter/Southfield Schools is a modern instrument that has contributed to astronomical research and has public viewing hours.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar

location: Massachusetts

date listed: 11/3/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesStellafane Observatory - Springfield VT

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Stellafane Observatory is an astronomical observatory built and maintained by the Springfield Telescope Makers Inc., an amateur astronomical club of about 100 members. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member nomadwillie

location: Vermont

date listed: 10/15/2009

last visited: 10/11/2009

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Astronomical ObservatoriesGornergrat Observatory, Switzerland

in Astronomical Observatories

At 3150m above sea level, Gornergrat provides great conditions for successful research in astronomy and astrophysics. Auf 3150m über dem Meeresspiegel, Gornergrat bietet sehr gute Bedingungen für erfolgreiche Forschung in Astronomie und Astrophysik

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Zinnware

location: Wallis (VS), Switzerland

date listed: 10/11/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesNew Plymouth Observatory. Taranaki. New Zealand.

in Astronomical Observatories

A small Observatory situated on the top of Marsland Hill in New Plymouth.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Punga and Paua

location: North Island, New Zealand

date listed: 9/20/2009

last visited: 9/20/2009

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Astronomical ObservatoriesFox Observatory, Sunrise, Florida, USA

in Astronomical Observatories

The home of the South Florida Amateur Astromer's Association, located in Markham Park

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ePeterso2

location: Florida

date listed: 9/10/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesHvezdarna Ondrejov - Czech Republik, EU

in Astronomical Observatories

For more than one hundred years an observatory has stood at Žalov Hill in Ondrejov...

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Jarda315

location: Stredocesky kraj, Czech Republic

date listed: 8/19/2009

last visited: 11/9/2009

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Astronomical ObservatoriesMSU Observatory - East Lansing, Michigan

in Astronomical Observatories

The MSU Observatory is on the Michigan State University Campus.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member GT.US

location: Michigan

date listed: 8/13/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesBradley Observatory

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Bradley Observatory is the on-campus observatory of Agnes Scott College, a women’s college located in metro Atlanta (Decatur, GA).

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jfpilger

location: Georgia

date listed: 7/16/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesMt John University Observatory. Tekapo. New Zealand.

in Astronomical Observatories

Mt John Observatory is a high-tech research observatory, founded in 1965 as a joint project between the universities of Pennsylvania and Canterbury. It is at Lake Tekapo, in the centre of New Zealand’s South Island.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Punga and Paua

location: South Island, New Zealand

date listed: 7/15/2009

last visited: 8/2/2009

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Astronomical ObservatoriesSternwarte - Binningen, BL, Switzerland

in Astronomical Observatories

The observatory of "Astronimischer Verein Basel" located in Binningen just South of Basel.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67

location: Nordwestschweiz (AG/BL/BS), Switzerland

date listed: 6/29/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesHolcomb Observatory, St. Michael's College - Colchester, Vermont

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Operated by the college's Physics Department

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member FiVermont

location: Vermont

date listed: 6/27/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesMontgomery Observatory - Catawba College

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Located in Shuford Science Building on the Catawba College campus.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fatcat161

location: North Carolina

date listed: 6/26/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesHvezdarna Dablice - Dablice Observatory (Prague)

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The part of Observatories and Planetariums of the City of Prague. It employs two cupolas with telescopes and a lecture room.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Lindik

location: Czech Republic

date listed: 6/4/2009

last visited: 8/8/2009

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Astronomical ObservatoriesNewton Memorial Observatory, Meadville, Pa.

in Astronomical Observatories

Allegheny College's historic Observatory.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Andy Too

location: Pennsylvania

date listed: 5/26/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesObservatoire du Pic du Midi de Bigorre / Observatory Pic du Midi (Hautes-Pyrénées, France)

in Astronomical Observatories

Observatoire du Pic du Midi de Bigorre (Pic du Midi Observatory), part of the Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées (Midi-Pyrénées Observatory) is placed on the summit of Mt. Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2 877 m) in the French Pyrenees.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team

location: France

date listed: 5/4/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesStefanik Observatory / Stefanikova hvezdarna - Prague, Czech Republic

in Astronomical Observatories

Observatory on Petrin hill above Prague.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dáin & Olík

location: Czech Republic

date listed: 5/1/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesCollege of San Mateo Observatory - San Mateo, CA

in Astronomical Observatories

This observatory is operated by the College of San Mateo in California.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougK

location: California

date listed: 4/11/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesBurrell Memorial Observatory : Baldwin Wallace College, OH

in Astronomical Observatories

Found on the campus of Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. Built in 1940 with funds donated by Mrs. Katherine Ward Burrell as a memorial to her late husband Dr. Edward P. Burrell, it is one of the finest college observatories in the area.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member the hiking viking

location: Ohio

date listed: 3/29/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesCrossley Telescope, Mount Hamilton, CA

in Astronomical Observatories

The second oldest observatory on Mount Hamilton.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Bernd das Brot Team

location: California

date listed: 3/22/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesEl Caracol ~ The Observatory at Chichen Itza, Mexico

in Astronomical Observatories

The Chichen Itza Observatory or "El Caracol" (The Snail) was dedicated to the study of astronomy and it consists of a tower erected on two rectangular platforms.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PersonsMD

location: Mexico

date listed: 3/21/2009

last visited: 3/22/2003

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Astronomical ObservatoriesRoberts Observatory - Berea College - Berea, KY

in Astronomical Observatories

Located on top of Charles Martin Hall Science Building.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Kentucky

date listed: 2/26/2009

last visited: 5/17/2009

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Astronomical ObservatoriesOakley Observatory - Rose-Hulman Inst. of Tech. - Terre Haute, IN

in Astronomical Observatories

Oakley Observatory at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology provides a hands-on educational experience for the students and local community.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler

location: Indiana

date listed: 2/26/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesRalph Mueller Observatory

in Astronomical Observatories

Located inside the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The observatory is open to the public on clear Wednesday evenings from September through the end of May from 8:30 to 11 pm. Arrive before 10 pm and dress for the weather.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member the hiking viking

location: Ohio

date listed: 2/22/2009

last visited: never

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Astronomical ObservatoriesChamberlin Observatory - Denver, CO

in Astronomical Observatories

A Denver landmark that looks into the heavens.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Big B Bob

location: Colorado

date listed: 2/22/2009

last visited: 9/13/2009

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