Sterrewacht Leiden, the Netherlands - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

The 'Sterrewacht Leiden' was erected in 1633, originally located on the roof of the Academy building. In 1861 a new and larger observatory was build on the premises of the Hortus Botanicus.
In 1974 the observatory was moved to the Huygens Laboratory and since 1997 is located in the new J.H. Oort building, all in Leiden.
The building is currently called the 'Oude Sterrewacht'(old observatory) and was recently renovated.
It can be visited as part of a visit of the Old Hortus Botanicus.

Observatory Purpose: Research Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes Radio Telescopes?: No Solar Telescopes?: Yes Open to the Public?: Yes Is this a Club Observatory?: No Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes Active Observatory?: Retired Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5 Site URL: [Web Link] Year Dedicated or Opened: 1633 Altitude (meters): 0

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