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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics?

The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA), previously known as the Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, is an astrophysics research institute jointly operated by the Harvard College Observatory and Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, the CfA leads a broad program of research in astronomy, astrophysics, Earth and space sciences, as well as science education. The CfA either leads or participates in the development and operations of more than fifteen ground- and space-based astronomical research observatories across the electromagnetic spectrum, including the forthcoming Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, one of NASA's Great Observatories.

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Museum details

Name
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Cambridge
State
Massachusetts
IMLS Museum ID
8409500510
Coordinates
42.36977, -71.11216
What kind of museum is Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics?

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics located?

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts at approximately 42.36977, -71.11216. See the map above.

Does Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics have a website?

The IMLS record for Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics does not list a website.

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