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About ULO

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The University of London Observatory is a hands-on teaching observatory and is part of the Astrophysics Group at UCL's Department of Physics and Astronomy.

We are equipped with five permanently mounted telescopes, two computer classrooms and a specialist astronomy library. Our reasonable proximity to the main campus, and the provision of regular classes, ensure that students have good access to the telescopes.

In addition to observing, students are trained in data-reduction techniques, the practical applications of astrophysical theory, and computational astronomy. This training can take place in the context of an undergraduate degree module, a student project, or, for interested members of the public, as part of our further-education Certifcate in Astronomy

ULO remains active in scientific inquiry, with a strong observational research programme in extrasolar planets. We are in the process of expanding our observing capabilities with the development of unattended (remote & robotic) observing modes, which we hope will culminate in a new large robotic telescope, a project for which funding is currently underway.

We offer guided tours to the public (booking required), and are actively engaged in outreach activities to schools. We are honoured to be affiliated to the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.


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Location (lat, long): 51d 36m 48s, -0d 14m 32s (N 51.613305, W 0.242166)