William Miller Sperry Observatory
- William Miller Sperry Observatory
The William Miller Sperry Observatory, also known simply as the Sperry Observatory, is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Amateur Astronomers, Incorporated on Union County College on their Cranford, New Jersey campus. It was named after William Miller Sperry and dedicated in 1967.
Mrs. William Beinecke and her son, William Beinecke, made a $150,000 donation to what was then the Union County Junior College. The donation was used to build Sperry Observatory, which was dedicated on May 21, 1967 in honor of William Miller Sperry, Mrs. Beinecke's father.
Sperry Observatory has been operated since its dedication by Amateur Astronomers, Inc. The observatory houses two of the largest telescopes on the East Coast for amateur use. The East Dome holds a 10-inch f/15 refractor built by AAI members. The West Dome has a 24-inch f/11 Cassegrain reflector purchased by AAI.
See also
*List of observatories
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