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Welcome to the home page of the Library and Archives of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.

The Royal Observatory possesses one of the most comprehensive collections of astronomical literature in existence. The library system, which serves the UK ATC, the IfA of the Unversity of Edinburgh and other bona fide researchers comprises the Main Library, the Crawford Collection and,the ROE Archives.

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Science & research from the UK ATC

Research preprints from the IfA - University of Edinburgh

Our postal address is:

The Library
Royal Observatory
Blackford Hill
EDINBURGH EH9 3HJ
U.K.

Tel. +44(0) 131 668 8395 {PLEASE NOTE this number is for the library only : for ROE reception please call +44 (0)131 668 8100}

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