Lamont–Hussey Observatory (Q13035260)

  • matcher place: Free State (relation 92417), Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality (relation 593812)
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  • English Wikipedia categories: 1928 establishments in South Africa, 1972 disestablishments in South Africa, Astronomical observatories in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Bloemfontein, Defunct astronomical observatories, University of Michigan
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Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Lamont–Hussey Observatory (LHO) was an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of Michigan (UM). It was located in the city of Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. Construction at the site began in 1927, and the facility was closed in 1972.

Summary from Afrikaans / Afrikaans Wikipedia (afwiki)

Die Lamont-Hussey-sterrewag was ’n sterrewag op Naval Hill in Bloemfontein. Dit is in 1928 voltooi en het aan die Universiteit van Michigan behoort. Die bestuur daarvan is later deur die Universiteit van die Vrystaat oorgeneem. Teen 1971 is dit egter nie meer gebruik nie en in 1972 is dit gesluit.

Wikidata location: -29.0966, 26.2362 view on OSM or edit on OSM

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name: Lamont–Hussey Observatory
man_made: observatory
wikidata: Q6482243
wikipedia: en:Lamont–Hussey Observatory

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observatory (Q62832) man_made=observatory, landuse=observatory

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Astronomical observatories in South Africa man_made=telescope, landuse=observatory, amenity=astronomical_observatory, amenity=university
Defunct astronomical observatories man_made=telescope, landuse=observatory, amenity=astronomical_observatory, amenity=university
University of Michigan amenity=university, building=university, type=site, site=university