Ladd Observatory
Ladd Observatory is an astronomical observatory at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Dedicated in 1891, it was primarily designed for student instruction and research.- University observatory
- …lies at an elevation of 187 feet (57 metres)
- Description: astronomical observatory at Brown University
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Brown Stadium and Doyle Avenue Historic District.
Brown Stadium
Stadium
Richard Gouse Field at Brown Stadium is a football stadium located in Providence, Rhode Island. Brown Stadium is situated 1,600 feet northeast of Ladd Observatory.
Doyle Avenue Historic District
Historic site
The Doyle Avenue Historic District is a predominantly… Doyle Avenue Historic District is situated 1,400 feet west of Ladd Observatory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Blackstone and College Hill.
Blackstone
Neighborhood
Blackstone is a predominantly residential neighborhood in Providence, Rhode Island.
Stimson Avenue Historic District
Neighborhood
The Stimson Avenue Historic District is a residential…
Ladd Observatory
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Latitude
41.83954° or 41° 50′ 22″ north
Longitude
-71.39867° or 71° 23′ 55″ west
Open location code
87HCRJQ2+RG
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In Other Languages
From Japanese to Slovenian—“Ladd Observatory” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “ラッド天文台”
- Slovenian: “Observatorij Ladd”
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