UCL Observatory, University astronomical observatory in Mill Hill, London Borough of Barnet, United Kingdom.
The UCL Observatory includes multiple telescopes and research facilities across its campus, supporting both educational activities and scientific investigations.
The observatory began its operations in 1929 when Astronomer Royal Frank Watson Dyson inaugurated the facility with its first donated 24-inch reflector telescope.
The facility educates students in astronomy while offering public programs and school visits, connecting academic research with community learning initiatives.
Visitors can reach the observatory via Thameslink rail service to Mill Hill Broadway station, followed by a short walk or bus connection.
In 2014, astronomers at UCL Observatory discovered supernova SN2014J during an undergraduate teaching session, demonstrating its role in astronomical discoveries.
Location: London Borough of Barnet
Website: https://ucl.ac.uk/ucl-observatory
GPS coordinates: 51.61340,-0.24200
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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