Bishop Observatory, Private astronomical observatory in Regent's Park, London, England
The observatory contained a 7-inch Dollond refractor telescope mounted in a rotating dome for studying celestial bodies and astronomical phenomena.
Established in 1836 by George Bishop, the observatory served as a research facility until 1861, when its equipment moved to Twickenham following Bishop's death.
The observatory became a center for astronomical discoveries, where John Russell Hind identified ten minor planets between 1847 and 1854.
The original site of Bishop Observatory currently houses Regent's College London, near the intersection of Inner Circle and York Bridge.
Eduard Vogel, Charles George Talmage, and Norman Robert Pogson conducted astronomical research at this facility during the nineteenth century.
Location: London
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1836
GPS coordinates: 51.52494,-0.15461
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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