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Information on Boyden Observatory situated nearby the Pembi Bloemfontein Conference Centre
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Boyden Observatory - Pembi Bloemfontein Conference Venue Nearby AttractionsBloemfontein Information > Boyden Observatory Boyden Observatory Boyden has the third largest optical operational telescope in Africa, the 1.5- meter UFS-Boyden reflector. A library containing books dating from centuries ago is also part of the historic heritage. Boyden is also proud to house the Metcalf 10 inch refractor - a telescope made by the Joel Metcalf, one the greatest amateur astronomers of the 19th century. The observatory has a solar telescope, used for groups visiting Boyden. An observation platform is ideal for looking at satellites, counting meteors, setting up mobile telescopes and doing astrophotography. A recently installed 16 inch Robotic telescope belonging to the University College Dublin performs professional research into gamma-ray bursts. Numerous other buildings and instruments can be found on the Boyden hill. Bloemfontein Conference Venue | About the Conference Venue | Conference Facilities | Conference Venue Rates | Conference Venue Bookings | Contact Pembi Bloemfontein | Accommodation in Bloemfontein | Pembi Bloemfontein Gallery | Directions to Pembi Bloemfontein | Bloemfontein Information | Property in Bloemfontein | Conference Articles | Sitemap | |
Pembi Bloemfontein Conference Venue in Bloemfontein, Free State - Part of Pembi Conference Centres
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