Stockholm Observatory
Stockholm Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Vasastaden, Sweden
The orange castle-like structure features a single dome at the top and stands as a prominent building on the highest point of Brunkebergsåsen.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences established the observatory in 1753, with architect Carl Hårleman designing the building that began construction in 1748.
The observatory contributed to Swedish timekeeping through a meridian line, which served as Sweden's prime meridian until the standardization of Greenwich Mean Time in 1884.
Visitors can freely access the observatory grounds, while the main building opens on the 20th of each month for guided tours and astronomical observations.
The meridian line location shifted 59 feet westward in 1878, resulting in a 0.04-second adjustment to Swedish time calculations.
Location: Stockholm Municipality
Inception: 1753
Founders: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Architects: Carl Hårleman
GPS coordinates: 59.34152,18.05472
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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