Cambridge Observatory

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Cambridge Observatory is a historic astronomical observatory in Cambridge, England, associated with the University of Cambridge and known for its contributions to observational astronomy and timekeeping.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf astronomical observatory
historic building
affiliation Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge NERFINISHED
Cambridge University
surface form: University of Cambridge
architect Charles Humfrey NERFINISHED
architecturalStyle Neoclassical architecture
category Astronomical observatories in England
Buildings and structures in Cambridge
Grade II listed buildings in Cambridgeshire
University of Cambridge buildings
constructionStart 1822
coordinateLocation 52.208°N 0.060°E
country United Kingdom
hasCollection astronomical clocks
historical astronomical instruments
hasPart Northumberland Telescope NERFINISHED
Thorrowgood Telescope NERFINISHED
clock room
meridian room
observatory dome
hasUse historical time service for Cambridge
public outreach in astronomy
heritageDesignation Grade II listed building
listed building in the United Kingdom
inception 1823
knownFor meridian observations
observational astronomy
timekeeping
locatedIn Cambridge, England
surface form: Cambridge

England
locatedInTimeZone Europe/London
UTC±00:00
locatedNear Cambridge city centre NERFINISHED
Madingley Road Park and Ride NERFINISHED
locatedOn Madingley Road NERFINISHED
operatedBy Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge NERFINISHED
University of Cambridge NERFINISHED
ownedBy University of Cambridge NERFINISHED
partOf Institute of Astronomy site, Cambridge NERFINISHED
astronomy heritage of the University of Cambridge
significantEvent establishment of the Cambridge meridian
installation of the Northumberland Telescope
installation of the Thorrowgood Telescope
usedFor astronomical research
positional astronomy
teaching of astronomy
time determination

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Madingley Road near Cambridge Observatory
James Challis workLocation Cambridge Observatory