Coats Observatory

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Coats Observatory is a historic public astronomical observatory and museum in Paisley, Scotland, known for its Victorian-era telescopes and educational exhibits.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf astronomical observatory
historic building
museum
public observatory
science museum
architect John Honeyman
architecturalStyle Victorian architecture
category Astronomical observatories in Scotland
Museums in Renfrewshire
Science museums in Scotland
coordinateLocation 55.844°N 4.429°W
country Scotland
foundedBy Coats family
Thomas Coats
hasCollection Victorian-era telescopes
historical astronomical instruments
meteorological instruments
hasDome yes
hasExhibit educational astronomy exhibits
space science displays
hasFunction astronomical observation
heritage preservation
public education
hasNearby Paisley Museum and Art Galleries
hasTelescope yes
hasTypeOfTelescope reflecting telescope
refracting telescope
heritageStatus Category A listed building
inception 1883
languageOfWorkOrName English
locatedIn Paisley
Renfrewshire
United Kingdom
locatedOnStreet Oakshaw Street West
name Coats Observatory self-link
notableFor Victorian-era telescopes
historic public astronomy outreach
offers guided tours
public observing sessions
school education programmes
openingYear 1883
operatedBy Renfrewshire Council
ownedBy Renfrewshire Council
partOf Paisley Museum and Art Galleries
surface form: Paisley Museum and Art Galleries complex
publicAccess yes
region Lowlands
subjectOf local heritage publications

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Coats Observatory name Coats Observatory self-link