Orchard Hill Observatory

Orchard Hill Observatory
Orchard Hill Observatory
Organization University of Massachusetts Amherst
Location Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
Coordinates
Altitude 593 feet
Weather Amherst Weather
Established 1965[1]
Website
Orchard Hill Observatory
Telescopes
  Group 128 Inc. X16 cassegrain reflector

The Orchard Hill Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at the highest point on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. Constructed in 1965, the observatory is a modest brick building with a 16 inch Cassegrain reflector optical telescope. It is maintained and operated by the UMass Astronomy Department, is used for several community events and is regularly open for public viewing on Thursday nights.

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.library.umass.edu/spcoll/youmass/doku.php?id=buildings:index

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Research
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Facilities: John W. Lederle Graduate Research Center · Justin S. Morrill Science Center · Murray D. Lincoln Campus Center · Orchard Hill Observatory · University Museum of Contemporary Art · W. E. B. Du Bois Library
Landmarks: Old Chapel · Chestnut Ridge Historical Area · East Ridge Historical Area · Ellis Drive Historical Area
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1980 campus water shortage

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