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First astronomical observatory in Lviv

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This historical essay highlights the state of the art for astronomical researches in Lviv dating back to the end of 18th century, the information is given concerning earliest documentary substantiated astronomical observations held in Lviv. The circumstances of foundation and building astronomical Observatory at Jesuit College (University) are depicted, the foundation date is determined by archival materials, it is 15 of May, 1771. We have investigated the role played by Observatory during the incorporation of Galicia (Halychyna) into Austro-Hungarian empire. The biographical data are collected and arranged concerning prominent astronomers and engineers of those times, the lives of which were somehow connected to Lviv Observatory.

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  1. Astronomical Observatory of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Kyryla i Mefodia str., 8, Lviv, Ukraine

    S. Apunevych, O. Lohvynenko, B. Novosyadlyj & M. Kovalchuk

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Original Ukrainian Text ©. S. Apunevych, O. Lohvynenko, B. Novosyadlyj, M. Kovalchuk, 2011, published in Kinematika i Fizika Nebesnykh Tel, 2011, Vol. 27, No. 5, pp. 72–82.

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Apunevych, S., Lohvynenko, O., Novosyadlyj, B. et al. First astronomical observatory in Lviv. Kinemat. Phys. Celest. Bodies 27, 265–272 (2011). https://doi.org/10.3103/S0884591311050023

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