Cagigal Observatory

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Cagigal Observatory

Cagigal Observatory
Location	Caracas, Venezuela
Coordinates	10°30′13″N 66°55′44″W / 10.50361°N 66.92889°W / 10.50361; -66.92889
Altitude	1037 m
Weather	tropical
Established	1888
Website	www.dhn.mil.ve
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The Astronomical and Meteorological Observatory of Caracas, was created by decree of President Juan Pablo Rojas Paul on September 8, 1888. The observatory was established on Quintana Hill, later changed to Cagigal Hill in honor of the astronomer and mathematician, Colonel Juan Manuel Cagigal, who was the founder of mathematical studies in Venezuela. The hill is also known as Observatory Hill.^[1]