Cordell-Lorenz Observatory
- Cordell-Lorenz Observatory
Infobox Observatory
name = Cordell-Lorenz Observatory
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organization = University of the South
code = 850
location = Sewanee, Tennessee, United States
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altitude = convert|590|m|ft|abbr=on
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website = [http://www.sewanee.edu/physics/OBSERVATORY/observatory.html]
telescope1_name = unnamed
telescope1_type = 6 inch Alvan Clark refractor
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Cordell-Lorenz Observatory (IAU code 850) is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by University of the South. It is located in Sewanee, Tennessee (USA).
The Observatory has a 1897 vintage 6 inch Alvan Clark refractor located in the main dome and several other telescopes between 3.5 and 12.5 inch aperture. Public observation sessions are every Thursday from 8 until 10 PM when the University is in session (mid August through mid December and mid January through mid May )
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External links
* [http://cleardarksky.com/c/CrdlLzObtNkey.html?1 Cordell-Lorenz Observatory Clear Sky Clock] Forecast of observing conditions.
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