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In the past 200 years, the Observatory left its mark all over Belgium. This map invites you to come along and explore our country using the locations and guided walks below. 

On the map, different layers are shown which you can select using the icon in the upper right corner.  

  1. Planets: The artist Tim Roosen designed a scale model of the Solar System the size of Belgium in 2004. Discover on the map where exactly you can find the Sun, the 8 planets and the dwarf planet Pluto.
  2. Observatories: This layer shows the different observatories in Belgium with their contact information.
  3. People: The burial sites of some important people in the history of the Observatory.
  4. Routes: Walking routes in several locations in Belgium where you can visit places of interest related to the history of the Observatory. You can find more information about the walks here.
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