🔭 United States Naval Observatory

United States · Americas · 38.92°N, 77.07°W

The United States Naval Observatory (USNO) is a scientific and military facility that produces geopositioning, navigation and timekeeping data for the United States Navy and the United States Department of Defense. Established in 1830 as the Depot of Charts and Instruments, it is one of the oldest scientific agencies in the United States, and remains a leading facility for astronomical and timing data.

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Country	United States
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	38.92°N, 77.07°W · view on map

United States Naval Observatory is located in United States, in Americas.

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