 Quito Astronomical Observatory | |
| Observatory code | 781  |
|---|---|
| Location | La Alameda Park, Quito, Quito Canton, Pichincha Province, EC |
| Coordinates | 0°12′54″S 78°30′09″W / 0.21494°S 78.50258°W |
| Altitude | 2,823 m (9,262 ft) |
| Website | oaq |
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The Quito Astronomical Observatory (Spanish: Observatorio Astronómico de Quito – OAQ) is a research institute of EPN, the National Polytechnic School in Quito, Ecuador. Its major research fields are astronomy and atmospheric physics.[1]
The Quito Astronomical Observatory is one of the oldest observatories in South America and was founded in 1873. In 1963, The Government of Ecuador transferred title of the Observatory to the National Polytechnic School. The Quito Astronomical Observatory is the National Observatory of Ecuador and is located 12 minutes south of the Equator in the Historic Center of Quito.[2]
- ^ Dickinson, David (2009-12-09). "The Oldest Observatory in South America". Astro Guyz. Archived from the original on 2020-06-30.
- ^ Hans J. Haubold (19 April 2014). "Ecuador Establishes Division of Solar Physics Phenomena". American Astronomical Society. Retrieved 25 May 2015.