Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory, Gaithersburg

Name: Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory
Address: 100 Desellum Ave., Gaithersburg, 20877, United States

#2 among attractions in Gaithersburg

Top attraction, Observatories and planetariums

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The Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory is a historic astronomical observatory on DeSellum Avenue in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It was established in 1899 as part of a system of six International Latitude Observatories to precisely measure the wobble of the Earth's rotating axis. The observatory building and adjacent monuments were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989 as a testament to international scientific cooperation. The observatory was taken out of service in 1982 after automation eliminated the need for human observations; the property is now owned by the city. ()

Built: 1899 (125 years ago)Coordinates: 39°8'12"N, 77°11'55"W

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100 Desellum Ave.GaithersburgGaithersburg 20877 United States

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Day trips

Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lakeforest Mall, Beall-Dawson House, Rockville Town Square Outdoor Ice Skating, Washington.

1.2 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
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39°5'10"N • 77°9'5"W
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Town
Washington
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39°5'46"N • 77°7'40"W
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Museum, History museum
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4.7 miSE
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
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2.5 miW
Church
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Gaithersburg
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0.5 miNE
History museum, Museum
Gaithersburg Community Museum, Gaithersburg
12 min walk • Gaithersburg station is a commuter rail station located on the Metropolitan Subdivision in downtown Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is served by the MARC Brunswick Line service; it was also served by Amtrak from 1971 to 1986.
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39°7'2"N • 77°11'17"W
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Which popular attractions are close to Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory?

Nearby attractions include International Latitude Service, Gaithersburg (1 min walk), Gaithersburg Community Museum, Gaithersburg (12 min walk).