University of Michigan Radio Telescope - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

This observatory is a 26 meter (85 foot) diameter parabolic reflector that was constructed in 1958 under contract from the Office of Naval Research. It is now under the ownership of the University of Michigan as a research tool.

There is further information on the other telescopes on Peach Mountain at the University Lowbrow Astronomers club website at (visit link)

Observatory Purpose: Research Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: No Radio Telescopes?: Yes Solar Telescopes?: No Open to the Public?: No Is this a Club Observatory?: No Public Viewing Allowed?: No Active Observatory?: Active Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5 Site URL: [Web Link] Year Dedicated or Opened: 1958 Altitude (meters): Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)

If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!

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Date Logged Log User Rating   07/18/2008 GT.US visited it

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