Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy
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The Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy is an academic department that offers undergraduate programs and research opportunities in physics and astronomy, supported by facilities such as the Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium.
All labels observed (1)
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| Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11586290 — 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: Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy Context triple: [Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium, isPartOf, Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy]
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Department of Physics and Astronomy (Purdue University)
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University is an academic department known for research and education in fundamental physics and astrophysics, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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Ohio Wesleyan University Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Ohio Wesleyan University Department of Physics and Astronomy is an academic department that offers undergraduate education and research opportunities in physics and astronomy, including hands-on observational work through facilities like Perkins Observatory.
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C.
University of Kansas Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Kansas Department of Physics and Astronomy is an academic department at the University of Kansas that conducts research and offers degree programs in physics and astronomy.
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Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is an academic unit that conducts research and offers education in fundamental physics and astronomical sciences within the Wiess School of Natural Sciences.
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E.
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is an academic unit at Ithaca College offering education and research opportunities in physics, astronomy, and related physical sciences.
- 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: Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy Target entity description: The Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy is an academic department that offers undergraduate programs and research opportunities in physics and astronomy, supported by facilities such as the Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium.
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A.
Department of Physics and Astronomy (Purdue University)
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University is an academic department known for research and education in fundamental physics and astrophysics, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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B.
Ohio Wesleyan University Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Ohio Wesleyan University Department of Physics and Astronomy is an academic department that offers undergraduate education and research opportunities in physics and astronomy, including hands-on observational work through facilities like Perkins Observatory.
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C.
University of Kansas Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Kansas Department of Physics and Astronomy is an academic department at the University of Kansas that conducts research and offers degree programs in physics and astronomy.
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Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is an academic unit that conducts research and offers education in fundamental physics and astronomical sciences within the Wiess School of Natural Sciences.
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E.
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is an academic unit at Ithaca College offering education and research opportunities in physics, astronomy, and related physical sciences.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
academic department
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astronomy department ⓘ physics department ⓘ |
| affiliation | Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium ⓘ |
| campus | Butler University campus ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| educationalLevel | tertiary education ⓘ |
| employs |
astronomy faculty
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physics faculty ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
astronomy
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physics ⓘ |
| hasFacility |
Holcomb Observatory telescope
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classrooms ⓘ research laboratories ⓘ teaching laboratories ⓘ |
| languageOfInstruction | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Indianapolis, Indiana
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linked to:
Indianapolis
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| offersCourse |
introductory astronomy
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introductory physics ⓘ upper-level astronomy courses ⓘ upper-level physics courses ⓘ |
| offersDegreeLevel | bachelor's degree ⓘ |
| offersProgram |
undergraduate astronomy program
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undergraduate physics program ⓘ |
| partOf | Butler University ⓘ |
| provides | undergraduate research opportunities ⓘ |
| sector | higher education ⓘ |
| supportsActivity |
astronomy outreach
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observational astronomy ⓘ physics research ⓘ |
| usesFacility | Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy Description of subject: The Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy is an academic department that offers undergraduate programs and research opportunities in physics and astronomy, supported by facilities such as the Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium
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isPartOf
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Butler University Department of Physics and Astronomy
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