Argentine National Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Córdoba Province, Argentina.
The Argentine National Observatory operates multiple telescopes for stellar observation from its position at -31.4214 latitude and -64.19893 longitude.
President Domingo Sarmiento and astronomer Benjamin Gould established the observatory on October 24, 1871, marking the start of astronomical research in Argentina.
The observatory building combines late 19th-century architectural elements with modern scientific facilities, representing Argentina's commitment to astronomical advancement.
Visitors can schedule guided tours and educational programs by contacting the observatory at +54 351 4331 063 or visiting Laprida 854, Córdoba.
The facility recorded the first stellar photographs in the southern hemisphere, leading to the creation of the Uranometría Argentina star catalog.
Location: Córdoba Province
Inception: 1871
Founders: Domingo Faustino Sarmiento
Official opening: 1871
Website: http://oac.unc.edu.ar
GPS coordinates: -31.42140,-64.19893
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:27
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