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The first location of the observatory was the casino of the former general command in the ruins of
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Insulaner. On November 9, 1973, the 75-cm mirror was unveiled on the occasion of a visit by
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laboratory and two observing platforms. Soon, the first school classes were given lectures and guided tours. Observations were made with home-made 7- and 8-inch telescopes.
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bandwidth, manufactured by the company B. Halle
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