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Blaauw observatory

Blaauw observatory is an observatory in , . Blaauw observatory is situated nearby to the university , as well as near .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Zernikeplein and Selwerderhof.

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is situated 170 metres west of Blaauw observatory.

Cemetery
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is a cemetery, which is situated 1 km east of Blaauw observatory.

Railway station
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Groningen Noord is a railway station located Groningen, . The station was opened on 15 June 1884 and is located on the Groningen–Delfzijl railway. The train services are operated by Arriva. is situated 1½ km southeast of Blaauw observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Reitdiephaven and Selwerd.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet.

Hamlet
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is a small village in , the . It is located in the municipality of Groningen, about 4 km northwest of the city center. Recent construction of new residential areas have brought the city to less than 500 meters from the village of , and the postal authorities have placed it under Groningen.

Blaauw observatory

Latitude
53.24024° or 53° 14′ 25″ north
Longitude
6.5365° or 6° 32′ 11″ east
Levels
7
Operator
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Open location code
9F586GRP+3H
Open­Street­Map ID
way 611285227
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
Open­Street­Map attribute
roof-shape=­dome
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Zernike Campus and Foodcourt Kapteynborg.

Nearby Places

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