Olin Observatory

Olin Observatory
Olin Observatory
Organization Connecticut College
Location The F.W. Olin Observatory and Science Center, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, Connecticut USA
Coordinates
Altitude 60 feet (18 m)
Website
conncoll.edu/departments/physics/8020.htm
Telescopes
Ritchey–Chrétien Cassegrain telescope 20 inches (51 cm) reflector

Olin Observatory is an astronomical observatory in New London, Connecticut, operated by Connecticut College, a part of the F.W. Olin Science Center.

Contents

Features

The observatory hosts local public stargazing events, and also contains a local weather station as well as a skycam.

Historic equipment

An 1888 Alvan Clark refractor telescope is located at the old observatory on top of Frederic Bill Hall.[1]

References

  1. ^ http://www.conncoll.edu/departments/physics/8020.htm

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