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Completed in 1897 in Wisconsin, this historic facility was operated by the University of Chicago and is notable for housing the world's largest refracting telescope.
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Yerkes Observatory scores 8.80/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Observatory category.
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