King's Observatory

The King's Observatory
Kew Observatory
The King's Observatory in winter
LocationOld Deer Park
Nearest cityRichmond, London
Coordinates51°28′08″N 0°18′53″W / 51.4689°N 0.3147°W / 51.4689; -0.3147
Built1769
Built forGeorge III of the United Kingdom
Original useAstronomical and terrestrial magnetic observatory
Current usePrivate dwelling
ArchitectSir William Chambers
OwnerCrown Estate
Websitewww.kingsobservatory.co.uk
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameKew Observatory
Designated10 January 1950
Reference no.1357729
Location of The King's Observatory in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

The King's Observatory (called for many years the Kew Observatory) is a Grade I listed building in Richmond, London. Now a private dwelling, it formerly housed an astronomical and terrestrial magnetic observatory founded by King George III. The original design by architect Sir William Chambers influenced the architecture of two Irish observatories: Armagh Observatory in Northern Ireland, and Dunsink Observatory near Dublin.

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