Cambridge Observatory (1823) North Front
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Cambridge Observatory (1823) North Front
Image: © Mark Hurn Taken: 3 Sep 2007
The rear of the Observatory is difficult to photograph as it is normally in shade. This picture shows the room for a zenith telescope (with wind vane on top) which was never used for a telescope.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.214831
Longitude
0.095196