Widener University Observatory
- Widener University Observatory
Infobox Observatory
name = Widener University Observatory
caption =
organization = Widener University
location = Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
coords = coord|39|51|44|N|75|21|30|W|
altitude =
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established = 2004
closed =
website= [http://www.science.widener.edu/observatory/index.html Widener University Observatory]
telescope1_name = Meade Telescope
telescope1_type = 16 inch LX200GPS SCT
telescope2_name = Meade Telescope
telescope2_type = 12 inch LX200GPS
The Widener University Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Widener University. It is located in Kirkbride Hall on Widener's main campus in Chester, Pennsylvania. The observatory is intended for student use and research within the physics and astronomy department. In addition, public viewing sessions occur throughout the year that are opened to the surrounding community.
The observatory includes a 20.5 foot ASH dome housing a 16" LX200GPS SCT Meade telescope. Four smaller 12" LX200GPS Meade telescopes are used on two observation decks.
See also
*List of observatories
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