Sonnenborgh Observatory
Sonnenborgh Observatory (Dutch: Museum Sterrenwacht Sonnenborgh; Sonnenborgh museum & sterrenwacht; obs. code: 015) is an astronomical observatory and museum open to the public, located in Utrecht, Netherlands. It was founded in 1853 as a university observatory (of the University of Utrecht) and from 1854 until 1897 it was the first home of the Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute.
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| Alternative names | Observatory Sonnenborgh  |
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| Organization | University of Utrecht |
| Observatory code | 015 |
| Location | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 52.08667°N 5.13000°E |
| Established | 1853 |
| Website | www |
  Location of Sonnenborgh Observatory | |
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External links
- Sonnenborgh Museum
- Foundation "De Koepel" at the Wayback Machine (archived 13 December 2013) (in Dutch)
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Dutch Rijksmonument 18403 |
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