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University of Michigan, Detroit Observatory, Observatory & Ann Streets, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, MI
Summary
Significance: The 1853-54 Detroit Observatory was one of the nation's first astronomical houses. It contains the 12-1/2 inch refracting telescope, which was once the largest refractor in the nation and the third largest astronomical instrument in the world. Its owner, the University of Michigan, was among the nation's first schools of higher education to offer astronomical courses, and once held high academic esteem for its programs and discoveries.
Survey number: HABS MI-302
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Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
ann arbor, 42.28213, -83.73971
Source
Library of Congress
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No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html
