Lille Observatory: a university heritage

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Lille observatory was a private research structure from 1909 to 1933, but it was declared "Observatory of Lille University" in 1912. So from the beginning, the actions of the observatory were linked to research observations (measurements of double stars) and to pedagogic activities with students. In 1933, all the astronomical instruments (including the 32.5~cm telescope with a focal length of 6 m) were transfered in Lille and the new observatory became a public structure incorporated into the university. Nowadays, the scientists of Lille observatory are a team of the CNRS/UMR8028 (IMCCE, Paris Observatory, Lille 1, Paris 6), and still use the telescope for science and teaching purposes. In 2009, within the framework of the centenary of the telescope, Lille university leads several actions to promote its heritage (including restorations of the dome and the offices).

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