University of London Observatory (Mill Hill) (London)

United Kingdom / England / Elstree / London
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In addition to the Fry, Radcliffe, and Wilson telescopes, two Celestron 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes are housed in permanent domes, and there are several smaller free-standing telescopes.

The observatory's primary purpose is to provide UCL undergraduates with training in practical astrophysical techniques and data-handling. There is also a research programme, involving students in observing transits of extrasolar planets.

On 21st January 2014 supernova SN2014J was discovered at the observatory by astronomer Steve Fossey during a session with four undergraduate students.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_London_Observatory
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Coordinates:   51°36'47"N   -0°14'32"E

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  • Actual name - University of London Observatory (ULO) The observatory operated by University College London (UCL) Actual Website - http://www.ulo.ucl.ac.uk/
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