The old observatory - Lund, Sweden - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

The old observatory was completed in 1867 and operated until 2001. In 2001, a new observatory was set up by the city's old water tower.
The old observatory is the third observatory in Lund's history, but the first in a special observatory building. Professor Axel Möller from the Department of Astronomy was responsible for the new observatory and layout. Architect Helgo Zettervall designed the facades.

The University of Lund was founded in the 1660s. Already in the start of the university, teaching in astronomy was completed. In the 1670s, the observatory was housed in a tower room. In the middle of the 18th century, the observatory was located on the top floor of Lundagårdshuset, the first university building. It was not until the 1860s that the plans for a special observatory could be realized.

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Observatory Purpose: Research Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes Radio Telescopes?: No Active Observatory?: Retired Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1 Site URL: [Web Link] Year Dedicated or Opened: 1867 Solar Telescopes?: Not listed Open to the Public?: Not listed Is this a Club Observatory?: Not listed Public Viewing Allowed?: Not listed Altitude (meters): Not Listed

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