It was established by Leiden University in 1633, to house the quadrant of Rudolph Snellius, and was located in the city centre until 1974 when the department moved to the university's science campus north-west of the city.
It was established by Leiden University in 1633. This was to house the quadrant of Rudolph Snellius. It was located in the city centre until 1974. The department moved to the university's science campus north-west of the city.