Sonnenborgh Observatory

Sonnenborgh Observatory
Organization University of Utrecht
Code 015  
Location Utrecht, Netherlands
Coordinates 52°05′12″N 5°07′48″E / 52.08667°N 5.13000°ECoordinates: 52°05′12″N 5°07′48″E / 52.08667°N 5.13000°E
Established 1853
Website www.sonnenborgh.nl

Sonnenborgh - museum & observatory in Utrecht is a public astronomical observatory and museum open to the public. It is located in Utrecht, Netherlands. It was founded in 1853 as a university observatory (of the University of Utrecht) and from 1854 until 1897 it was the first home of the Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute.

External links

Dutch Rijksmonument 18403