Dearborn Observatory (Northwestern University)
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Dearborn Observatory at Northwestern University is a historic astronomical observatory known for its large refracting telescope and significant contributions to 19th- and early 20th-century astronomical research.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| Dearborn Observatory (Northwestern University) canonical | 1 |
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
astronomical observatory
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historic building ⓘ |
| affiliation | Department of Physics and Astronomy, Northwestern University NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Neo-Romanesque
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surface form:
Romanesque Revival
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| campus | Northwestern University Evanston campus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| city | Evanston NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| completionDate | 1860s ⓘ |
| constructionStartDate | 1860s ⓘ |
| continent | North America ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
astronomy
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astrophysics ⓘ |
| hasCoordinateSystem | equatorial coordinate system (for telescope) ⓘ |
| hasDome | rotating observatory dome ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryInstrument | 18.5-inch refracting telescope ⓘ |
| hasTelescopeType | refracting telescope ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | historic observatory ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Evanston, Illinois NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOnCampusOf | Northwestern University NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material | masonry ⓘ |
| name | Dearborn Observatory NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
contributions to 19th-century astronomy
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contributions to early 20th-century astronomy ⓘ historic astronomical observations ⓘ large refracting telescope ⓘ |
| offers | public observing nights ⓘ |
| openToPublic | yes ⓘ |
| operatedBy | Northwestern University NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ownedBy | Northwestern University NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| significantPeriod |
19th century
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early 20th century ⓘ |
| state | Illinois ⓘ |
| telescopeAperture |
18.5 inches
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47 centimeters ⓘ |
| telescopeMountType | equatorial mount ⓘ |
| usedFor |
astronomical education
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astronomical research ⓘ public outreach ⓘ |
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