The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh (ROE) is a historic astronomical observatory located on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland. Established in 1786, it was founded by the Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Thomas Henderson, and has played a significant role in the history of astronomy in the UK. The observatory was originally built to support astronomical research and was the site of notable achievements, including advancements in the measurement of stellar parallax and the study of asteroids.
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