An observatory near Bloemfontein, South Africa, established under that name in 1927 after Harvard College Observatory relocated its Southern Hemisphere station there from Peru, seeking clearer skies for photographic survey work. It later passed to South African university management and continues as a research and public-outreach facility.
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Observatory TypeAstronomical research observatory and science education centre 1 LocationMaselspoort, near Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa 1 Open to Visitors Classification
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located in Maselspoort, 20 kilometres (12 mi) north-east of the city of Bloemfontein in Free State, South Africa
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astronomical research observatory and science education centre
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In addition to the research program, the observatory runs an active educational program for school children from all backgrounds as well as for members of the public, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
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visual spectrum observation following Gamma-ray bursts
In Group: Optical Observatories of Africa and Oceania, Lead sentence
Boyden Observatory is an astronomical research observatory and science education centre located in Maselspoort, 20 kilometres (12 mi) north-east of the city of Bloemfontein in Free State, South Africa.
Operated By: University of the Free State, Article text: operator
The observatory is managed by the Physics Department of the University of the Free State (UFS).
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