National Astronomical Observatory, Santiago de Chile

Name: National Astronomical Observatory
Address: Santiago de Chile, Chile

#124 among attractions in Santiago de Chile

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The National Astronomical Observatory of Chile is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Department of Astronomy of the University of Chile. It is located on Cerro Calán, a hill in the commune of Las Condes. The commune is an eastern suburb of Santiago located in Santiago Province of the Santiago Metropolitan Region. OAN was founded in 1852 and became a part of UCh in 1927. The facility on Cerro Calán was completed in 1962. ()

Local name: Observatorio Astronómico Nacional de Chile Established: 1852 (172 years ago)Coordinates: 33°23'46"S, 70°32'12"W

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Santiago Oriente (Las Condes)Santiago de Chile Chile

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National Astronomical Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque Arauco, Alto Las Condes, Los Dominicos Village, Los Dominicos Park.

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33°24'8"S • 70°34'42"W
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Park
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Area
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