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Theodor Jacobsen Observatory

Theodor Jacobsen Observatory is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Seattle, Washington. 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 Theodor Jacobsen Observatory?

The Theodor Jacobsen Observatory (TJO) is the on-campus observatory of the University of Washington. Built in 1895, it is the second oldest building on campus and was constructed using the remaining Tenino sandstone blocks from Denny Hall, the oldest and first building on campus. The refracting telescope, enclosed within the dome, has a six-inch Brashear objective lens of a Warner & Swasey equatorial mount. The observatory also includes a transit room on the west side, and a 45-seat classroom that was built as an addition in 1912, on the south side.

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Museum details

Name
Theodor Jacobsen Observatory
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Seattle
State
Washington
IMLS Museum ID
8409501009
Coordinates
47.65172, -122.30978
What kind of museum is Theodor Jacobsen Observatory?

Theodor Jacobsen Observatory is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Theodor Jacobsen Observatory located?

Theodor Jacobsen Observatory is located in Seattle, Washington at approximately 47.65172, -122.30978. See the map above.

Does Theodor Jacobsen Observatory have a website?

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