Goetz Observatory

Goetz Observatory is an observatory in , which is located on George Avenue and has an elevation of 1,346 metres. Goetz Observatory is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe and National Library of Zimbabwe.

Museum
Photo: Sputniktilt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is located in , , on Leopold Takawira Avenue. Designed by architect James Whalley, the museum officially opened in 1964, the museum contains exhibits illustrating the history, mineral wealth and wildlife of Zimbabwe, including the second largest mounted elephant in the world. is situated 2 km southwest of Goetz Observatory.

Library
The also known National Free Library of Zimbabwe is located in second biggest city in . It was established under the National Library and Documentation Service Act Chapter 25:10 act of 1985 which was passed by the Zimbabwean Government in 1985. is situated 3 km southwest of Goetz Observatory.

Sports venue
is a sports club in , . The Ground is a 12,000-capacity stadium. is situated 3 km southwest of Goetz Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bulawayo and Makokoba.

Photo: Digr, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a relaxed, elegant industrial city with wide tree-lined boulevards, in western . Several World Heritage sites, including historic monuments from the precolonial era and national parks, are within an hour's drive from , making it a great tourist destination.

Suburb
Makhokhoba is a suburb of , Zimbabwe. It was the first black African township in the city. The suburb is named after the actions of Mr Fallon, the Native Commissioner, who used walk around with a stick. is situated 4 km west of Goetz Observatory.

Suburb
is a neighbourhood in the city of , Zimbabwe. is situated 4½ km southwest of Goetz Observatory.

Goetz Observatory

Latitude
-20.14495° or 20° 8′ 42″ south
Longitude
28.61245° or 28° 36′ 45″ east
Elevation
1,346 metres (4,416 feet)
Operator
Meteorological Services Department
Open location code
5GFCVJ46+2X
Open­Street­Map ID
way 502601190
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
Geo­Names ID
1106175
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