Vilnius University Astronomical Observatory
Vilnius University Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory of Vilnius University. It was founded in 1753 by initiative of Thomas Zebrowski. The observatory is the fourth oldest observatory in the Europe. 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.
The building of old Astronomical Observatory (south extension by Marcin Knackfuss) | |
| 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 |
Location of Vilnius University Observatory | |
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