Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

Title: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Date: 1899
Description: This observatory was established in March 1890 and was one of the first to practice astrophysics. It was housed in buildings in the South Yard of the Smithsonian Institution Building's grounds. Early research conducted on the site focused on solar radiation. In the 1950s, the Smithsonian Institution created a partnership with Harvard University and the Astrophysical Observatory headquarters moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Source: Smithsonian Institution Archives. View original.
Coverage: 1890-1919