Old Astronomical Observatory Halle, SA, Germany
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N 51° 29.338 E 011° 57.558
32U E 705442 N 5708355
Old Astronomical Observatory of Halle
Waymark Code: WMCJP1
Location: Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Date Posted: 09/13/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member admuk
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The Old Astronomical Observatory of Halle is located on the area of the botanical garden Halle. The architect was Carl Gotthard Langhans (15 December 1732 – 1 October 1808). The Observatory was build in 1788 and closed in 1923.
Observatory Purpose: Research

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: No

Radio Telescopes?: No

Solar Telescopes?: No

Open to the Public?: Yes

Is this a Club Observatory?: No

Active Observatory?: Retired

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1

Year Dedicated or Opened: 1788

Public Viewing Allowed?: Not listed

Site URL: Not listed

Altitude (meters): Not Listed
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