George Bishop's Observatory

George Bishop's Observatory (code: 969) was an astronomical observatory erected in 1836 by the astronomer George Bishop near his residence at the South Villa of Regent's Park, London. It was equipped with a 7-inch (180 mm) Dollond refractor.

Bishop Observatory
Bishop Observatory in 1850
Alternative namesGeorge Bishop's Observatory
Observatory code 969 
LocationLondon, City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Coordinates51°31′30″N 0°09′17″W
Location of George Bishop's Observatory
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