The Valongo Observatory (Observatório do Valongo) is the
astronomical
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observatory
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of the
UFRJ
The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (, UFRJ) is a public research university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the largest federal university in the country and is one of the Brazilian centers of excellence in teaching and research.
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. It is located on the top of the Conceição Hill, an old settlement in the downtown of
Rio de Janeiro
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dating from the first centuries of the colonization of the city. The observatory hosts the Astronomy Undergraduation Course and the Astronomy Graduate School of this university.
See also
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List of astronomical observatories
This is a partial list of astronomical observatories ordered by name, along with initial dates of operation (where an accurate date is available) and location. The list also includes a final year of operation for many observatories that are no lon ...
References
Astronomical observatories in Brazil
Buildings and structures in Rio de Janeiro (city)
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