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James Melville Gilliss
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James Melville Gilliss was an astronomer, United States naval officer and founder of the United States Naval Observatory.
James Melville Gilliss
James Melville Gilliss
Santa Lucia Hill, site of Gilliss' observatory in Santiago, Chile.
Santa Lucia Hill, site of Gilliss' observatory in Santiago, Chile.
United States Naval Observatory
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The United States Naval Observatory (USNO) is a scientific and military facility that produces geopositioning, navigation and timekeeping data for the United States Navy and the United States Department of Defense. Established in 1830 as the Depot of Charts and Instruments, it is one of the oldest scientific agencies in the United States, and remains the country's leading authority for astronomical and timing data for all purposes.
An aerial view of Naval Support Facility US Naval Observatory during 2004
An aerial view of Naval Support Facility US Naval Observatory during 2004
Image: United states navy observatory seal
Image: United states navy observatory seal
Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station
Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station
Number One Observatory Circle, official home of the U.S. vice president.
Number One Observatory Circle, official home of the U.S. vice president.