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 Memorial Coliseum and Memorial Hall.
Memorial Coliseum
Sports venue
Memorial Coliseum, coloquailly known as "The House That Rupp Built" and "Historic Memorial Coliseum", is a 6,250-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Memorial Coliseum is situated 2,200 feet northeast of Astronomical Observatory.
Memorial Hall
University building
Memorial Hall, located at 610 South Limestone Street is a prominent building on the campus of the University of Kentucky.It is approximately 17,012 square feet and 130 feet tall. Memorial Hall is situated 1,300 feet northwest of Astronomical Observatory.
Pope Villa
Historic site
The Pope Villa in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1811 for Senator John Pope. It is one of only three extant Latrobe residences in the United States. Pope Villa is situated 3,000 feet northeast 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″ north
Longitude
-84.50372° or 84° 30′ 13″ west
Open location code
86CQ2FMW+HG
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=tower
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