Harvard College Observatory

Harvard College Observatory, part of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a leading institution in the study of astronomy and astrophysics. Founded in 1839, it has contributed significantly to our understanding of the universe. The observatory houses a collection of telescopes and a vast archive of astronomical data. It played a key role in developing techniques for measuring stars and discovering new celestial objects. Notably, the observatory was involved in the early work on stellar classification and the discovery of the first known exoplanets. Today, it continues to advance research and education in the field of astronomy.