Built in 1899, the observatory is a National Historic Landmark.
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Gaithersburg International Latitude Observatory
Built in 1899, the observatory is a National Historic Landmark.
100 Desellum Avenue
Gaithesrburg, MD 20877
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Phone: 301-258-6310
Hours: Open for tours in Spring.
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