Astronomical Observatory at Vilnius University was built by Thomas Zebrowski (1714- 1758) and began its operation in 1753. The Observatory was celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2003. A special stamp to mark the occasion was issued by Lithuanian postal authority on May 10, 2003.
Astronomical Observatory of the University of Vilnius
The history of Vilnius U Astronomy Observartory can be read here. A 15-pages article "Astronomy at the Vilnius University" published in journal Baltic Astronomy in 1994 can be read - here.
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