Boyden Observatory

Boyden Observatory
Organization	University of the Free State
Observatory code	074
Location	Maselspoort, South Africa
Coordinates	29°02′19.79″S 26°24′17.0″E / 29.0388306°S 26.404722°E
Altitude	1,372 metres (4,501 ft)
Established	1889
Website	Boyden Observatory
Telescopes
Boyden-UFS; Telescope
Boyden-UFS; Telescope	1.5 m reflector
Watcher Robotic; Telescope	0.4 m reflector
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Boyden Observatory is an astronomical research observatory and science education centre located in Maselspoort, 20 kilometres (12 mi) north-east of the city of Bloemfontein in Free State, South Africa. The observatory is managed by the Physics Department of the University of the Free State (UFS). The Friends of Boyden assist the observatory as a public support group, organising open evenings and protecting its public interest. Boyden also makes use of members of ASSA Bloemfontein Centre, the amateur astronomy club of the city, for presenters and telescope assistants.