Yerkes Observatory
astronomical observatory in Wisconsin, USA
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Yerkes Observatory
Summary
Yerkes Observatory is an astronomical observatory[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Yerkes Observatory is located in Williams Bay[3].
- Yerkes Observatory is in the country of United States[4].
- Yerkes Observatory's instance of is recorded as astronomical observatory[5].
- Charles Yerkes is named after Yerkes Observatory[6].
- Yerkes Observatory's headquarters location is recorded as Williams Bay[7].
- Yerkes Observatory's Commons category is recorded as Yerkes Observatory[8].
- 1895 marks the founding of Yerkes Observatory[9].
- 1897 marks the founding of Yerkes Observatory[10].
- Yerkes Observatory's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 42.570277777777775, 'lon': -88.55666666666667}[11].
- Yerkes Observatory's official website is recorded as https://www.yerkesobservatory.org/[12].
- Yerkes Observatory's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[13].
- Yerkes Observatory sits at an elevation of {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+334'}[14].
- Yerkes Observatory's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[15].
Body
Founding
Recorded inception include 1895[9] and 1897[10].
Operations
Yerkes Observatory's headquarters location is recorded as Williams Bay[7].
Brands and Namesakes
Things named for Yerkes Observatory include 990 Yerkes[16], an asteroid[17].
Why It Matters
Yerkes Observatory has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]
Entities named for it include 990 Yerkes[16], an asteroid[17].