East Devon : Norman Lockyer Observatory
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East Devon : Norman Lockyer Observatory
Image: © Lewis Clarke Taken: 9 Mar 2014
The Observatory was established in 1912 by Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer to continue his astronomical research when his South Kensington observatory was closed. Now it provides a facility at which individuals and groups may participate in projects and pursue recreational study of science in a practical way.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.687514
Longitude
-3.219638