Is there any monument or statue in honor of Anders Celsius?
Yes, in Uppsala
Yes, in Stockholm
Yes, in Paris
Yes, in Rome
Answer
Anders Celsius is honored with a monument in Uppsala, Sweden, where he was born and died. The statue of Celsius stands in front of the Uppsala University Observatory, which was founded by Celsius in 1741. The monument was erected in 1887 and is made of bronze. It is 3.5 meters tall and depicts Celsius holding a telescope and a quadrant.
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