Washburn Observatory

astronomical observatory in Madison, Wisconsin
Organization astronomical_observatory Q7971453
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Washburn Observatory

Summary

Washburn Observatory is an astronomical observatory[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Washburn Observatory is located in Madison[3].
  • Washburn Observatory is in the country of United States[4].
  • Washburn Observatory's instance of is recorded as astronomical observatory[5].
  • Washburn Observatory is operated by University of Wisconsin–Madison[6].
  • Cadwallader C. Washburn is named after Washburn Observatory[7].
  • Washburn Observatory is part of University of Wisconsin–Madison[8].
  • Washburn Observatory's Commons category is recorded as Washburn Observatory[9].
  • Washburn Observatory comprises 15.6-inch Clark refractor[10].
  • 1881 marks the founding of Washburn Observatory[11].
  • Washburn Observatory's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 43.076467, 'lon': -89.4089}[12].
  • Washburn Observatory's official website is recorded as http://www.astro.wisc.edu/the-public/public-observing-at-washburn/[13].
  • Washburn Observatory's heritage designation is recorded as National Register of Historic Places listed place[14].
  • Washburn Observatory's street address is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': '1401 Observatory Drive'}[15].

Body

Founding

1881 marks the founding of Washburn Observatory[11].

Identity

Washburn Observatory is part of University of Wisconsin–Madison[8].

Operations

Washburn Observatory is operated by University of Wisconsin–Madison[6].

Why It Matters

Washburn Observatory has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . archINFORM. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . wikidata.org.
  3. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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