Thompson Observatory

Thompson Observatory

Infobox Observatory
name = Thompson Observatory
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organization = Beloit College
location = Beloit, Wisconsin, United States
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established = 1968
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telescope1_name = unnamed
telescope1_type = 22-inch reflector

The Thompson Observatory is an educational observatory and part of Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin. The observatory was built in 1968 to replace the Smith Observatory which was built in the 1880's. The new observatory was built in memory of Alfred S. Thompson of the Beloit College Class of 1892.The instruments are: 22-inch reflecting telescope.

See also

*List of astronomical observatories

References

* [http://www.beloit.edu/~physics/observatory/ Thompson Observatory History Webpage]


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