Center of Research in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Geophysics
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The Algiers Observatory was built in the late 19th century in the Algiers suburb of Bouzaréah, Algeria, North Africa. It participated in the Astrographic Catalogue project, taking the zone between -2 and +4 degrees to expose 1,260 plates between the years 1891 and 1911. At the tail end of that time, the director of the installation was François Gonnessiat.
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Alternative names | CRAAG |
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Observatory code | 008 |
Location | Algiers, Algiers Province, Algeria |
Coordinates | 36°47′52″N 3°01′56″E |
Established | 1985 |
Website | www |
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It is now known as the Centre de Recherche en Astronomie Astrophysique et Géophysique (CRAAG), where it combines astronomy with work in astrophysics, and geophysical research, including the monitoring of earthquakes.