🔭 Valongo Observatory

Brazil · Americas · 22.90°S, 43.19°W

The Valongo Observatory is the astronomical observatory of the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. It was established in 1881 in the downtown of Rio de Janeiro. It houses various astronomical and scientific instruments including three telescopes.

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Country	Brazil
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	22.90°S, 43.19°W · view on map

Valongo Observatory is located in Brazil, in Americas.

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