Brazil National Observatory
Observatório Nacional · 리우데자네이루
facility in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Brazil National Observatory
Welcome to the Ob-ser-va-to-ryoh Na-syoh-nahl, one of Brazil's most venerable scientific institutions. Founded on October 15, 1827, by Emperor Dom Pedro I, this observatory is a testament to the young nation's early commitment to…
Listen in the app2The Imperial Origins — Morro do Castelo
To understand the National Observatory, we must first look back to the early nineteenth century. When Dom Pedro I signed the decree to create the Imperial Observatory, Brazil was a brand-new country eager to prove its…
Listen in the app3The Largest Refractor — A Hundred Years of Vision
One of the most impressive sights on the campus is the historic refractor telescope, housed in one of the larger domes. This instrument is over 100 years old and remains the largest refractor in Brazil. …
Listen in the app4Einstein's Visit — The 1925 Encounter
A highlight of the National Observatory's history occurred on May 9, 1925, when the most famous scientist in the world, Albert Einstein, visited the campus. Einstein was on a lecture tour of South America, and his visit to the…
Listen in the app5Master of Time — The Legal Hour
Perhaps the most critical, yet least seen, function of the National Observatory is the maintenance of the Legal Hour in Brazil. For nearly two centuries, this institution has been responsible for defining and disseminating the…
Listen in the app6Museum of Astronomy (MAST) — Science for All
The National Observatory campus also houses the Moo-ze-oo de As-tro-no-mee-ah e See-en-syas Ah-feens, or MAST. Created in 1985, this museum’s mission is to expand the public's access to scientific knowledge. …
Listen in the app7Modern Research — Geophysics and Astrophysics
While we have spent much time on the past, the National Observatory is very much a forward-looking institution. Today, its researchers are involved in cutting-edge projects in geophysics, astrophysics, and celestial mechanics. …
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Our journey through the Ob-ser-va-to-ryoh Na-syoh-nahl draws to a close, but the stars above remain as an eternal invitation to explore. We have walked through nearly two centuries of history, from the imperial decree of Dom…
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| Location | 리우데자네이루 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -22.8959, -43.2250 |
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