Astronomical Observatory
Astronomical Observatory is a tower in Fayette, Kentucky. Astronomical Observatory is situated nearby to the grassland The Bowl, as well as near William T. Young Library.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include William T. Young Library and Margaret I. King Library.
William T. Young Library
Library
Photo: Campaigner444, Public domain.
The William T. Young Library is located on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is named for William T. Young, a prominent local businessman, horse breeder, philanthropist and alumnus of the university, who began fundraising efforts with a donation of $5 million. William T. Young Library is situated 700 feet southeast of Astronomical Observatory.
Margaret I. King Library
Library
Photo: Mhuy222, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Margaret I. King Library consists of three contiguous buildings at the University of Kentucky. A southern and northern addition were added to the original building. Margaret I. King Library is situated 1,000 feet north of Astronomical Observatory.
Markey Cancer Center
Hospital building
Photo: Jrgreene2, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Markey Cancer Center is a hospital building, which is situated 1,100 feet southwest of Astronomical Observatory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include North Elizabeth Street and South Broadway Park.
North Elizabeth Street
Neighborhood
North Elizabeth Street is a neighborhood in southwestern Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is located just west of the University of Kentucky and most of its residents are college students.
South Broadway Park
Neighborhood
South Broadway Park is a neighborhood in southwestern Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Its boundaries are Bucoto Court to the north, Norfolk Southern railroad tracks to the east, South Broadway to the west, and Virginia Avenue to the south.
Elizabeth Street
Neighborhood
Elizabeth Street is a neighborhood in southwestern Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Its boundaries are Dantzler Drive to the south, Norfolk Southern railroad tracks to the west, South Limestone Street to the east, and Waller Avenue to the north.
Astronomical Observatory
- Type: Tower
- Location: Fayette, Kentucky, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
38.03396° or 38° 2′ 2″ northLongitude
-84.50372° or 84° 30′ 13″ westOpen location code
86CQ2FMW+HGOpenStreetMap ID
node 3165306262OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=tower
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