Cambridge 2000: university: Madingley Road: Hoyle Building, Institute of Astronomy

Description: university: Madingley Road: Hoyle Building, Institute of Astronomy
Date built: 1965-1968
Architect: Mowlem
university: Madingley Road: Hoyle Building, Institute of Astronomy (Mowlem) map for university: Madingley Road: Hoyle Building, Institute of Astronomy
Date photograph taken: 27 Jul 2000 (Alternative map: Google map)

The Institute of Astronomy was formed in 1972 by an amagalmation of the Institute of Theoretical Astronomy, the Cambridge University Observatory and the Solar Physics Observatory.

This building was where the Institute of Theoretical Astronomy resided. The Institute was founded by Fred Hoyle in 1967, who left the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics after failing to become its head in 1964.

The large glass windows are the main architectural feature of the building.

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