Østervold Observatory

Summary

Østervold Observatory is an astronomical observatory^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Østervold Observatory is located in Copenhagen Municipality^[3].
• Østervold Observatory is in the country of Denmark^[4].
• Østervold Observatory's instance of is recorded as astronomical observatory^[5].
• Østervold Observatory's architect is recorded as Christian Hansen^[6].
• Østervold Observatory is operated by University of Copenhagen^[7].
• Østervold Observatory's Commons category is recorded as Østervold Observatory^[8].
• 1861 marks the founding of Østervold Observatory^[9].
• Østervold Observatory's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 55.68688333, 'lon': 12.57591944}^[10].
• Østervold Observatory's described by source is recorded as Trap Danmark (3rd ed.)^[11].
• Østervold Observatory's date of official opening is recorded as 1861^[12].
• Østervold Observatory's date of official closure is recorded as 1953^[13].

Body

Founding

1861 marks the founding of Østervold Observatory^[9].

Operations

Østervold Observatory is operated by University of Copenhagen^[7].

Why It Matters

Østervold Observatory has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[14]

It is credited with the discovery of 8338 Ralhan^[15], an asteroid^[16]; 8261 Ceciliejulie^[17], an asteroid^[18]; and 9555 Frejakocha^[19], an asteroid^[20].

FAQs

What did Østervold Observatory discover?

Østervold Observatory is credited as discoverer of 8338 Ralhan^[15], 8261 Ceciliejulie^[17], and 9555 Frejakocha^[19].