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Hampstead Observatory
Hampstead Observatory is a observatory in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Nearest railway station
- Hampstead · 0.5 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hampstead Observatory is a observatory in the United Kingdom. Managed by Hampstead Scientific Society. Coordinates: 51.5606°, -0.1800°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Hampstead Scientific Society (HSS) in north London was founded in July 1899 as the Hampstead Astronomical and General Scientific Society by P.E. Vizard. It aims to be inclusive, promoting and nurturing an interest in all branches of science, while catering for wide levels of knowledge, from layman to expert alike. The society maintains specialist astronomy and meteorology sections and runs a programme of lectures on various scientific topics in the Hampstead area of North West London. The HSS is a registered charity which is affiliated with the British Science Association and the Richmond Scientific Society. Its President for many years was Professor Heinz Wolff.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5606, -0.1800
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW3 6RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Nearest railway station
- Hampstead — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q69893887 (CC0)
- commons: Hampstead Observatory 1910.png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Hampstead Observatory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampstead Observatory?
- Hampstead Observatory is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW3 6RF), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- Who runs Hampstead Observatory?
- Hampstead Observatory is operated by Hampstead Scientific Society.
- How do I get to Hampstead Observatory?
- The nearest railway station is Hampstead, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW3 6RF.