Allegheny Observatory, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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sherpes
N 40° 28.956 W 080° 01.236
17T E 583010 N 4481783
A small technical library inside the Allegheny Astronomical Observatory
Waymark Code: WM4W1Q
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2008
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The library has about 5000 volumes, mostly reference, for use by the astronomers that come to use the observatory instruments. The building dates back to 1899. Public access is limited to Thursday and Friday, and by appointment only. The observatory is part of the University of Pittsburgh, and students and faculty have priority access.
Classification of Library: Academic Library (Student, Alumni or Faculty)
Internet access available: No - Internet Access is not available here
Approximate date of opening.: 01/01/1899
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
Hours of Operation: Not listed
Library Website: Not listed
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