Helsinki University Observatory

observatory in Helsinki, Finland
Organization observatory Q1154923
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Helsinki University Observatory

Summary

Helsinki University Observatory is an observatory[1]. It draws 1 Wikipedia views per month (observatory category, ranking #18 of 56).[2]

Key Facts

  • Helsinki University Observatory is located in Helsinki[3].
  • Helsinki University Observatory is in the country of Finland[4].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's image is recorded as Helsingin observatorio 10.jpg[5].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's instance of is recorded as museum[6].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's instance of is recorded as building[7].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's architect is recorded as Carl Ludvig Engel[8].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's architect is recorded as Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander[9].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's owned by is recorded as University of Helsinki[10].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 131399446[11].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n83222183[12].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's location is recorded as Tähtitorninvuori[13].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's location is recorded as Ullanlinna[14].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's postal code is recorded as 00130[15].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's part of is recorded as University of Helsinki[16].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's part of is recorded as Q30506320[17].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's part of is recorded as Helsinki University Museum Flame[18].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's part of is recorded as Q60674216[19].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's has use is recorded as museum[20].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's Commons category is recorded as Helsinki Observatory[21].
  • +1834-00-00T00:00:00Z marks the founding of Helsinki University Observatory[22].
  • +1832-01-01T00:00:00Z marks the founding of Helsinki University Observatory[23].
  • +1832-01-01T00:00:00Z marks the founding of Helsinki University Observatory[24].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 60.16196582, 'lon': 24.95152909}[25].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 60.16196, 'lon': 24.951719}[26].
  • Helsinki University Observatory's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 60.1619499, 'lon': 24.9516928}[27].

Body

Founding

Recorded inception include +1834-00-00T00:00:00Z[22] and +1832-01-01T00:00:00Z[23].

Identity

Part of include University of Helsinki[16], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31]; Q30506320[17]; Helsinki University Museum Flame[18], a museum[32], in Finland[33], founded in 2003[34]; and Q60674216[19].

Ownership

Helsinki University Observatory's owned by is recorded as University of Helsinki[10].

Brands and Namesakes

Things named for Helsinki University Observatory include Tähtitorninvuori[35], a park[36], in Finland[37].

Why It Matters

Helsinki University Observatory draws 1 Wikipedia views per month (observatory category, ranking #18 of 56).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for it include Tähtitorninvuori[35], a park[36], in Finland[37].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . kyppi.fi. Retrieved . kyppi.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Finnish Museum Statistics. Retrieved . museot.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Buildings Protected by Detailed Plans of the City of Helsinki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . hkm.finna.fi. hkm.finna.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . Uusimaa Museum Guide. Retrieved . kyppi.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . kartta.hel.fi. kartta.hel.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . museot.fi. Retrieved . museot.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Finnish Museum Statistics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . kartta.hel.fi. Retrieved . kartta.hel.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . hri.fi. Retrieved . hri.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Buildings in Helsinki. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . hkm.finna.fi. hkm.finna.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . kyppi.fi. kyppi.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Buildings Protected by Detailed Plans of the City of Helsinki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . NLS Geographic Names Register. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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