Vilnius University Astronomical Observatory
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Vilnius University Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory of Vilnius University. It was founded in 1753 by initiative of Thomas Zebrowski.[1] The observatory is the fourth oldest observatory in the Europe.[2][3][4][5] While the observatory is no longer able to make astronomical observations due to light pollution in Vilnius (observations are carried out at Molėtai Astronomical Observatory), it continues scientific research.
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Alternative names | Vilnius University Astronomical Observatory |
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Organization | Vilnius University |
Observatory code | 70 (before 1939), 570 (after 1939) |
Location | Vilnius, Lithuania |
Coordinates | 54°40′59.2″N 25°17′11.4″E |
Altitude | 101 metres (331 ft) |
Established | 1753 |
Website | www |
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