National Observatory of Athens

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The National Observatory of Athens is a historic scientific institution in Greece that houses astronomical research facilities and is recognized as one of the oldest research centers in Southern Europe.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf astronomical observatory
research institute
scientific organization
abbreviation NOA
architect Theophil Hansen
architecturalStyle neoclassical architecture
continent Europe
coordinateLocation 37.973°N 23.716°E
country Greece
fieldOfWork astronomy
astrophysics
climate research
environmental research
geophysics
meteorology
seismology
space science
founded 1842
foundedBy Georgios Sinas
Sinas family
hasDome central dome
hasFacility Chelmos Observatory
linked to: Helmos Observatory

Geodynamic Institute
Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing
Institute for Environmental Research and Sustainable Development
Kryoneri Observatory
Penteli Astronomical Station
hasMission conduct astronomical and geophysical research
provide public outreach in astronomy
hasPublicAccess yes
hasTelescope Danish Meridian Circle
Doridis refractor
Newall Refractor
Repsold Meridian Circle
heritageStatus historic scientific institution
inaugurated 1846
inspiredBy Johann Franz Encke
languageOfWorkOrName Greek
locatedIn Athens
Thissio
locatedOn Hill of the Nymphs
linked to: Mount Hymettus
nativeName Εθνικό Αστεροσκοπείο Αθηνών
operatedBy Hellenic Republic
linked to: Greece
overlooks Acropolis of Athens
Parthenon
linked to: the Parthenon
partOf Southern Europe
significantEvent first modern scientific institution in Greece
one of the oldest research centers in Southern Europe

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Theophil Hansen notableWork National Observatory of Athens
National Observatory of Athens nativeName Εθνικό Αστεροσκοπείο Αθηνών
linked to: National Observatory of Athens
Greek Institute of Geodynamics affiliation National Observatory of Athens