An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial and/or celestial events. Astronomy, astrology, climatology, geology, meteorology, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed. Historically, observatories were as simple as containing a sextant (for measuring the distance between stars) or Stonehenge (which has some alignments on astronomical phenomena).
Due to its remote and arid location and altitude (1,458 metres above sea level), Sutherland is known for having some of the clearest and darkest night skies in the world. Sutherland hosts the telescopes of the South African Astronomical Observatory, including the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), the largest single telescope .
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Amateur Astronomical Observatories - List of links to amateur sites.
Armagh Observatory - News, public relations, FAQ, and the people.
Associated Universities, Inc. - Manages astronomical observatories for universities and National Science Foundation, press releases and information.
Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy - Consortium of educational and other non-profit institutions that operates world-class astronomical observatories.
Astronomical Observatory of Rome - Local information, scientific information, facilities, meetings and seminars, and links.
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Brayebrook Observatory - Facility and equipment information and history.
Meta Description: [ Brayebrook Observatory, its
history, telescopes and double star programme. ]
Calar Alto Observatory - Information about equipment, schedules, and technical news.
Canada France Hawaii Telescope Corporation - News, observing, science, images, and outreach.
Carter Observatory - General information, education, news, images, schedule, shows, and calendar of events.
Carter Observatory - Facility information, education, news, astro art, and events.
Clay Center Observatory - About the facility, tour, news and events, image archive, and links.
Climenhaga Observatory - Information on automated system, statistics, research interests, and discoveries.
Dutch Open Telescope - Innovative solar instrument with information on news, equipment, publications, documents, facts, movies, and images.
Meta Description: [ DOT home page ]
European Southern Observatory - News, facilities and operations, projects, activities, general information, outreach activities, and information technology.
Meta Description: [ ESO is the European Organisation for
Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere. It operates the La Silla
Paranal Observatory in Chile and has its headquarters in Garching, near
Munich, Germany. ]
Faulkes Telescope - Education and science, information, training, news, and support.
Grove Creek Observatory - Tour information, astrophotographs, equipment information, images, moon chart, charged coupled device (CCD) imaging tips, and links.
Meta Description: [ Astronomical Observatory with on-site accommodation powerful telescopes in a dark sky location, open to the general public and astronomers. ]
Hard Labor Creek Observatory - Information on 16 inch Boller and Chivens, 16 inch Meade, and a MTT (a one-meter or 40 inch effective aperture) instruments with links..
Harvard College Observatory - Photographic plate collection, model shop information and images, information on 9 inch Clark and the Great Refractor, and public open nights.
Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics - About HIA, science and technology, public outreach, business opportunities, media, and careers.
Meta Description: [ The National Research Council of Canada is mandated to operate and manage Canada's national astronomical research facilities. Canadian astronomy ranks among the top three nations in the world in terms of the quality, output and impact of the publications and other contributions of its scientists.... ]
Instituto de AstrofÃsica de Canarias - Research, development, training, administration, and public outreach.
Meta Description: [ Web site of the Instituto de AstrofÃsica de Canarias (IAC). Here you will find information about the IAC astronomical observatories: the Observatorio del Teide, in Tenerife and the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos, in La Palma, as well as on the IAC headquarters in La Laguna (Tenerife), a... ]
Johann Palisa Observatory and Planetarium - News, equipment, stars observed, photo gallery, online data, publications, and links.
Karl Schwarzschild Observatorium - Information on equipment and instrumentation, archives, education, public outreach, and news.
Klet Observatory - Introduction, minor planets, NEO observations, equipment, publications, recent discoveries, images, projects, and links.
Las Brisas Observatory - General information, astrophotography index, and links.
Lick Observatory - Facility schedule, calendar, resources, equipment and instrument information, available filters, printable log sheets, and bulletins.
Lund Observatory - Information, research, education, library, events, seminars, publications, resources, and links.
Mallee Sky - Introduction, the story, the facility, construction photos, general photos, map, and links.
Melton Memorial Observatory - Unit signup, history, touring, observing, and links.
Meta Description: [ Melton Memorial Observatory, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Univ. South Carolina, Columbia, SC. ]
Milkyweb Astronomy Observatory Guide - Database of all worldwide facilities.
Meta Description: [ milkyweb astronomy observatory guide ]
Mount Graham International Observatory - Mission, visitor information, events, services, equipment and instrumentation information, and images.
Mount Suhora Astronomical Observatory - Information on the facility and equipment, pictures, schedule, publications, seminaries, and links.
Mount Wilson Virtual Observatory - Image galleries including a panorama, picture of the day archive, guest archive, and facility archive.
Meta Description: [ Features daily image taken at Mt. Wilson Observatory. ]
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MSU - Howell Observatory - Observatory schedule, and description and images of the facilities.
NF/Observatory Home Page - Facility, equipment, and instrumentation information, articles, circulars, and image galleries.
Norwegian Observatory for Variable Astronomy - Access, projects, infrastructure, observations, history, and organization.
Meta Description: [ NOVA. Norsk observatorium for variabel-astronomi. Norwegian Observatory for Variable Astronomy. ]
Observatoire de Haute-Provence - Observing proposals, publications, photo gallery, instrument information, user's guide, and news.
Meta Description: [ Observatoire de Haute-Provence is an astronomical
observatory located in South-East France offering mid-sized telescopes (1.93m, 1.52m,
1.20m) both to the french and the international communities ]
Observatorio Astronómico Nacional - Equipment and instrument information, general information, news and events, projects and images, and history.
Observatorium Hoher List - Location, equipment information, allocation scheme, development, and gallery.
Osservatorio Astronomico di Bologna - Information, activities, services, publications, equipment information, and library.
Perugia University Observatory - List of observed blazars, control system, observing process, observations report, and data reduction result.
Purple Mountain Observatory - Basic information, projects, groups, observing stations, programs. publications, newsletters, and links.
Ritter Observatory - Equipment and instrument information, observing information, and data archive.
ROBOsky Remote Presence Observatories - Personally control professional astronomical observatories over the internet in real-time.
Meta Description: [ Control Robotic Telescopes over the Internet in Real-Time and Locate your telescope at our Observatory Farm ]
SFASU Observatory - General information, public viewing sessions information, free star charts, images, courses, and facility, equipment and instrumentation information.
SkyView - The Internet Virtual Telescope generating images of any part of the sky at wavelengths in all regimes from Radio to Gamma-Ray.
Meta Description: [ A Virtual Telescope from NASA's
High Energy Astrophysics Archive Research Center ]
Sormano Astronomical Observatory - Information, image gallery, computations, space missions, and history.
Meta Description: [ Home page of Sormano Astronomical Observatory, an amatorial observatory devoted to astrometry
of asteroids and comets and divulgation of astronomy with computation list of close encounter
with the Earth (99942 Apophis) ]
Special Astrophysical Observatory - Equipment information, instrumentation and methods, schedule, and reports.
Springbrook Research Observatory - Photo library, news, message board, projects, online robotic, and chat.
Meta Description: [ Springbrook Research Observatory in Queensland is approx 700 metres above sea level.Robotic technical optical system schmidt-cassegrain.Specifications CG-11 CG-14.
CAMERA-ST 7E Dual CCD imaging camera – CCD low light video camera – CFW8 RGB filter wheel AO7 Adaptive optics,H-alpha filter,Solar st... ]
Strasbourg Astronomical Observatory - News, conferences, reports, data center, publications, resources, and planetarium information.
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The Campus Teaching Observatory - History, activities, future plans, facilities and equipment information, public nights and schedules, and location.
The Kuiper Airborne Observatory - Facility and instrumentation information, images, and NASA patches made to mark events.
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The Roseland Observatory - News, articles, events, classified, gallery, and observations and logs.
The Ryder Observatory Project - Facility and equipment information, photos, the project, the outcome, and the history.
Meta Description: [ Bringing the past back to life... ]
The UC Irvine Observatory - Facility information, images, public access, education and outreach, directions, and technical information on equipment and instrumentation.
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The Warner and Swasey Observatory - News, online interface, references, gallery, data download, archive, and software.
The Whole Earth Telescope Project - About the project, the community, observatories, campaigns, announcements, publications, and tools.
The World's Largest Optical Telescopes - Index of those operational and under construction, extremely large studies, and interesting projects.
U. S. Naval Observatory - General information, FAQ, tour information, history, equipment information, inexpensive digital astro imaging, and instructions on constructing an 8 inch Dobsonian.
Meta Description: [ The USNO mission is to determine the
positions and motions of celestial objects, to provide astronomical
data, to measure the Earth's rotation and to maintain the Master Clock
for the United States. ]
University of Hawaii 2.2-meter Telescope - Facility located near the summit of Mauna Kea, and includes observing time request information and equipment manuals.
University of Toronto Southern Observatory - Facility and equipment information including images.
Vatican Observatory - History, equipment specifications, reports, images, news, and a FAQ.
Meta Description: [ The Vatican Observatory, one of the oldest astronomical research institutions in the world, has its headquarters at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, outside Rome ]
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Villafranca Satellite Tracking Station - The ESA WWW Server at Villafranca provides information on the Station and on the projects supported at Villafranca.
Wise Observatory - General information, personnel, observations, news, research, public information, and databases and circulars.
Worcester Park Observatory - Observations, equipment designs and reviews, papers, spectroscopy, construction information, and events.
Meta Description: [ Worcester Park Observatory - UK ]
Worth Hill Observatory - Tour information, latest images and events, facility information, and accommodation details.
Meta Description: [ Worth Hill Observatory, in Dorset, Southern England, is a amateur run private site open to the public by appointment. ]
Yerkes Observatory - Facility and equipment information, tour, history, public outreach, and gallery.
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Zimmerwald Observatory - General information, operations, equipment, and images,
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