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observatory, Quito

The Quito Astronomical Observatory is one of the oldest observatories in South America and was founded in 1873.

Ecuador is located in a strategic geographical position where solar-physics studies can be performed year-round, providing data for the scientific community working to understand Sun-Earth interactions.

The Quito Astronomical Observatory was completely renovated and fully restored in 2009.

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Taken on September 15, 2012