Ricard Memorial Observatory - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA
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N 37° 20.875 W 121° 56.470
10S E 593780 N 4133995
Observatory located on the campus of Santa Clara University.
Waymark Code: WM30GK
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2008
Views: 40
This observatory is three floors and 8,754 square feet.
"Named after Jerome S. Ricard, S.J., Santa Clara’s Padre of the Rains who was most famous for his sunspot theory of weather forecasting, the observatory now houses media services, providing the University with audiovisual/multimedia, instructional technology, Web, and campus cable TV equipment and services."http://university-operations.scu.edu/facilities/buildings-land/building-images/r/ricard-observatory
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: No
Is this a Club Observatory?: No
Public Viewing Allowed?: No
Active Observatory?: Retired
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1928
Altitude (meters): Not Listed
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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!