Ladd Observatory

Ladd Observatory

Infobox Observatory
name = Ladd Observatory


caption =
organization = Brown University
location = Providence, Rhode Island, USA
coords = coord|41|50|20|N|71|23|57|W|
altitude = ft to m|226|abbr=yes
weather = See the [http://cleardarksky.com/c/LaddObRIkey.html?1 Clear Sky Clock]
established = 1891
closed =
website = [http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Physics/Ladd/]
telescope1_name = 12 inch
telescope1_type = refractor
telescope2_name = 80 mm
telescope2_type = transit instrument
telescope3_name =
telescope3_type =
telescope4_name =
telescope4_type =

The Ladd Observatory is an astronomical observatory of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. The observatory was dedicated in 1891 and is named for benefactor Herbert W. Ladd.

The main telescope is a in to cm|12 refractor with a lens made by John Brashear following the design of Charles S. Hastings. The equatorial mount and mechanical clock drive were made by George N. Saegmuller.

ee also

* List of observatories

References

* [http://www.brown.edu/Administration/News_Bureau/Databases/Encyclopedia/search.php?serial=L0020 Ladd Observatory] "Encyclopedia Brunoniana" by Martha Mitchell

External links

* [http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Physics/Ladd/ Ladd Observatory homepage]
* [http://cleardarksky.com/c/LaddObRIkey.html?1 Ladd Observatory Clear Sky Clock] Forecasts of observing conditions.


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