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Royal Observatory

Venue details
Edinburgh Area
Morningside
Telephone (info)
0131 668 8404
Website
http://www.roe.ac.uk
About the venue

The main astronomy observatory, in the South of Edinburgh, distinguished by its distinctive copper domes atop Blackford Hill.

The Observatory has a public visitor centre, star gazing, educational talks, and other events.

The Royal Observatory is also home to Edinburgh University's astronomy research group and an establishment of a UK Research Council.

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