Nizamia Observatory

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Nizamia Observatory was situated at old Begumpet, Greenlands, Punjagutta, Hyderabad. Edit

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Nizamia observatory is an optical observatory established during the reign of the Nizams of Hyderabad state in 1908. It was established in Ameerpet, Hyderabad. It participated in the Carte du Ciel making 4,63,542 observations. It currently lies unused on the premises of the Osmania University campus in Hyderabad, India. It boasted of an 8″ Cooke Astrograph and a 15″ Grubb refractor telescope. Its founder was an England-educated rich noble man Nawab Zafar Yar Jung Bahadur, the youngest son of Sir Khursheed Jah Bahadur, who was the minister for defence in the Nizam’s government. Taken over by the government in 1907, the observatory for years worked on an ambitious programme of photographing and charting a large segment of the sky.

Nizamia Observatory, Hyderabad

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Nizamia Observatory is a area observatory, which was recognized in 1907 during the leadership of the Nizams of Hyderabad state. Its creator was an England-educated wealthy royal man Nawab Zafar Yar Jung Bahadur, the newest son of Sir Khursheed Jah Bahadur,

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October to March.

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2 to 3 hours

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Village – The Soul of India ; 6-3-82/4/4, Anand Nagar Rd, Chinthal Basthi, Hyderabad. ; Ph/M – 040 4012 4270 ; Food Serve – Indian

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Taxi : Typically they charge @ Rs.15/- per kilometer with a min. of Rs.60/4kms. Dott Cabs: 91-40-2424 2424 Easy Cabs: 91-40-4343 4343 Cell Cabs: 91-40-2324 2526 Meru : 91-40-4422 4489

Bus : Telangana state owned buses connect Hyderabad city with all cities in the state and the neighboring states. Hyderabad is a hub of deluxe, super deluxe, A/C and Volvo tourist buses. Hyderabad is connected by these superb buses to many cities, including Bangalore, Chennai, Vishakapatnam and Vijayawada.

Train : Secunderabad, one of the twin cities with Hyderabad, is a major station with the head quarters of Southern Railway. Nampally railway station is well connected to all major railway stations in India. Railway Enquiry : 139, 255

Air : Hyderabad International Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal, is well connected to many important cities abroad. Domestic terminal, N T Rama Rao domestic Terminal, connects to all major cities in India. All private air travel providers operate services from Hyderabad. The both airport are located side by side and are located at Begumpet, about 20 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi services cost about Rs 350 from Airport to Hyderabad city.

Others : Auto rickshaws and air-conditioned cabs are available on hire.3 wheelers or .Autos. are fairly popular in Hyderabad. Slightly larger shared-ride 7-seaters will charge by distances, usually Rs.3/- per km. They travel on fixed routes. The smaller .3-seaters. are metered and charge Rs.8/- per km (min. Rs.10/-)