Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium
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Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium is an astronomical observatory and public planetarium located on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2528869 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium Context triple: [Butler University, campusFeature, Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium]
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Goodsell Observatory
Goodsell Observatory is a historic astronomical observatory on the campus of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, known for its distinctive Romanesque architecture and long-standing role in teaching and research in astronomy.
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B.
Perkins Observatory
Perkins Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Ohio known for its public stargazing programs and educational outreach in astronomy.
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Hayden Planetarium
Hayden Planetarium is a renowned public astronomy and astrophysics institution in New York City, known for its immersive space shows and educational programs about the universe.
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NMC Rogers Observatory
NMC Rogers Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Michigan used for education, public outreach, and celestial observation.
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E.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is a historic public science museum and planetarium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, known for its astronomy education programs and immersive sky shows.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium Target entity description: Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium is an astronomical observatory and public planetarium located on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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A.
Goodsell Observatory
Goodsell Observatory is a historic astronomical observatory on the campus of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, known for its distinctive Romanesque architecture and long-standing role in teaching and research in astronomy.
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B.
Perkins Observatory
Perkins Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Ohio known for its public stargazing programs and educational outreach in astronomy.
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C.
Hayden Planetarium
Hayden Planetarium is a renowned public astronomy and astrophysics institution in New York City, known for its immersive space shows and educational programs about the universe.
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D.
NMC Rogers Observatory
NMC Rogers Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Michigan used for education, public outreach, and celestial observation.
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E.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is a historic public science museum and planetarium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, known for its astronomy education programs and immersive sky shows.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
astronomical observatory
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educational facility ⓘ planetarium ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| hasAccessibility | wheelchair accessible areas ⓘ |
| hasBuildingType |
academic building
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science facility ⓘ |
| hasCategory |
Butler University buildings
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Observatories in Indiana ⓘ Planetaria in the United States ⓘ Tourist attractions in Indianapolis ⓘ |
| hasCoordinateSystem | geographic coordinates ⓘ |
| hasDome | true ⓘ |
| hasEducationalProgram |
guided tours
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public shows ⓘ school programs ⓘ university courses support ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
astronomical observation
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public education in astronomy ⓘ university teaching ⓘ |
| hasPlanetariumProjector | true ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryUse |
astronomy education
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science outreach ⓘ |
| hasPublicTransitAccess | Indianapolis public transit ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
astronomy
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astrophysics outreach ⓘ space science ⓘ |
| hasTelescope | true ⓘ |
| hasVisitorFacility |
exhibit space
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lecture hall ⓘ public restrooms ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | https://www.butler.edu/holcomb-observatory ⓘ |
| isPartOf | Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Indianapolis, Indiana
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linked to:
Indianapolis
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| locatedInCity | Indianapolis ⓘ |
| locatedInContinent | North America ⓘ |
| locatedInCounty | Marion County, Indiana ⓘ |
| locatedInState | Indiana ⓘ |
| locatedInTimeZone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis ⓘ |
| locatedOnCampusOf | Butler University ⓘ |
| openToPublic | true ⓘ |
| operatedBy | Butler University ⓘ |
| ownedBy | Butler University ⓘ |
| partOf |
Butler University campus
ⓘ
linked to:
Butler University
|
| usedFor |
public stargazing sessions
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school group visits ⓘ university astronomy labs ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium Description of subject: Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium is an astronomical observatory and public planetarium located on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy
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usesFacility
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Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium
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Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy
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affiliation
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Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium
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