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A 142-year-old astronomy building was found in Michigan by accident

The foundations of Michigan State University s first astronomy building recently came to light, showing a long history of telescope research in the Wolverine State.

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A 142-year-old astronomy building was serendipitously unearthed in Michigan (photos)

The foundations of Michigan State University's first astronomy building recently came to light, showing a long history of telescope work in the Wolverine State.

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University finds 142-year-old observatory buried on campus

University finds 142-year-old observatory buried on campus
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Michigan State Finds an Observatory From 142 Years Ago Buried on Campus

Built by a professor and his students, the structure and its telescope cost about $450 in 1881. Archaeology students will excavate the site next summer to learn about the university’s first observatory.

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19th century observatory unearthed under Michigan State s campus

The site was buried under ground for over a century and helps connect the school’s astronomical and archeological present with its past.

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