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Founding of Uppsala Astronomical Observatory
- When
- 1741
- Where
- Uppsala Astronomical Observatory
Celsius founded the Uppsala Astronomical Observatory in 1741, creating the institutional base for his work.
Anders Celsius successfully requested and founded the Uppsala Astronomical Observatory in 1741. This establishment provided the necessary infrastructure for his astronomical and physical research, including the development of temperature measurement standards.
Sources
- Anders Celsius Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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