La Plata Astronomical Observatory

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La Plata Astronomical Observatory

Alternative names	Observatorio Astronomico La Plata
Observatory code	839
Location	La Plata, Argentina
Coordinates	34°54′30″S 57°55′54″W / 34.90833°S 57.93167°W / -34.90833; -57.93167
Established	1883; 141 years ago (1883)
Website	turismolaplata/observatorio
Architect	Pedro Benoit
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The La Plata Astronomical Observatory (Spanish: Observatorio Astronómico de La Plata) is an observatory located in the city of La Plata, capital of the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Its IAU code is 839.