Pater bridge and Observatory

Leiden Observatory


Folder: Leiden, the Netherlands
Leidse Sterrewacht. The building has been restored between 2009–2011.

Pater bridge and Observatory

01 Apr 2008 150
The Observatory is not longer used for serious study.

Bust of Frederik Kaiser inside Leiden Observatory

26 Sep 2008 387
Frederik Kaiser was a Dutch 19th century astronomer. He helped building the then state-of-the-art observatory.

The Leiden Observatory at dusk

24 Feb 2011 158
Restored to its former glory. Serious stargazing doesn't happen here anymore, but in faraway places such as Chili.

Restored Observatory of Leiden University

Observatory of Leiden University – gears

Observatory of Leiden University – Universal joint

Observatory of Leiden University – Dome

Leidse Sterrewacht

30 Sep 2011 104
Leiden Observatory (the building, not the scientific department). Recently restored.

Leidse Sterrewacht

30 Sep 2011 112
Leiden Observatory (the building, not the scientific department). Recently restored.

Leidse Sterrewacht

30 Sep 2011 93
Leiden Observatory (the building, not the scientific department). Recently restored.

Leidse Sterrewacht

30 Sep 2011 134
Leiden Observatory (the building, not the scientific department). Recently restored.

Leidse Sterrewacht

30 Sep 2011 116
Leiden Observatory (the building, not the scientific department). Recently restored.

Leidse Sterrewacht

30 Sep 2011 120
Leiden Observatory (the building, not the scientific department). Recently restored.

Leidse Sterrewacht

30 Sep 2011 137
Leiden Observatory (the building, not the scientific department). Recently restored.

Leidse Sterrewacht

30 Sep 2011 114
Leiden Observatory (the building, not the scientific department). Recently restored.

Leidse Sterrewacht

30 Sep 2011 123
Leiden Observatory (the building, not the scientific department). Recently restored.

Leidse Sterrewacht

30 Sep 2011 114
Leiden Observatory (the building, not the scientific department). Recently restored.

Leidse Sterrewacht

30 Sep 2011 127
Leiden Observatory (the building, not the scientific department). Recently restored.

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