Olin Observatory

Olin Observatory
Organization Connecticut College
Location New London, Connecticut
Coordinates 41°22′44″N 72°6′19″W / 41.37889°N 72.10528°W / 41.37889; -72.10528
Altitude 60 feet (18 m)
Website Connecticut College Observatories
Telescopes
unnamed telescope 0.5 m reflector

Olin Observatory is an astronomical observatory in New London, Connecticut (USA), owned and operated by Connecticut College. It is part of the F.W. Olin Science Center. The observatory hosts public stargazing events, and is also used for undergraduate instruction.[1][2]

Telescopes

References

  1. "Connecticut College : Physics - Observatory Events". Connecticut College Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geophysics. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  2. "Connecticut College: Course Catalog: Physics, Astronomy, Geophysics". Connecticut College. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  3. 1 2 "Connecticut College : Physics - Observatories". Connecticut College Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geophysics. Retrieved 2012-01-14.


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