International Latitude Observatory – Heritage Days

Gaithersburg International Latitude Observatory 100 DeSellum Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

One of only six such facilities in the world, the Gaithersburg International Latitude Observatory played a vital role in early 20th-century efforts to measure the Earth’s wobble on its axis. Today, visitors can explore the site and learn about the city’s surprising connection to global science and astronomy. About Heritage Days Heritage Days kicks off […]

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