University of Tartu Old Observatory

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The University of Tartu Old Observatory is a historic 19th-century astronomical observatory in Tartu, Estonia, renowned for its role in early astrophysical research and as a landmark of Baltic scientific heritage.


Statements (44)
Predicate Object
instanceOf astronomical observatory
historic building
scientific heritage site
affiliatedWith University of Tartu
architecturalStyle Classicism
continent Europe
country Estonia
era 19th century
fieldOfWork astronomy
astrophysics
geodesy
timekeeping
hasCategory Cultural heritage monuments in Tartu
Observatories in Estonia
University of Tartu
hasCollection historical astronomical instruments
scientific archives
hasDome main telescope dome
hasExhibition historical telescopes
history of astronomy in Tartu
hasFunction museum
research observatory
tourist attraction
hasView panoramic view over Tartu
heritageDesignation cultural heritage monument of Estonia
heritageStatus protected monument
locatedIn Baltic region
Tartu
Tartu County
locatedOn Toome Hill
notableFor early astrophysical research
precision astronomical measurements
role in development of Baltic science
openToPublic yes
operator University of Tartu Museum
ownedBy University of Tartu
partOf University of Tartu campus
region Northern Europe
significance important center of 19th-century astronomy in the Baltic region
landmark of Baltic scientific heritage
usedFor astronomical observations
astrophysical research
public outreach
scientific education

Referenced by (4)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Jaan Einasto ("Tartu Observatory")
employer
University of Tartu
hasObservatory
University of Tartu Museum ("Old Observatory of Tartu")
hasPart
Jaan Einasto ("Tartu Observatory")
workLocation

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