The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh

The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is unique among UK scientific establishments in that it houses on a single site a university astronomy research group, an establishment of a UK Research Council and a Visitor Centre.

More information about the site and its history is available through the links in the "ROE Information" menu. Information specific to the individual establishments can be accessed via the "ROE" menu on the left or through the links for the individual establishment in the boxes below.

The United Kingdom Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) - The UK ATC is a major establishment of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) - part of the University of Edinburgh. The IfA undertakes astronomical research and teaching.

The ROE Visitor Centre - part of the UK ATC.

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh comprises the UK Astronomy Technology Centre of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, the Institute for Astronomy of the University of Edinburgh and the ROE Visitor Centre.