University of Missouri - Rolla Observatory
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 57.417 W 091° 46.534
15S E 607566 N 4201745
Observatory located at University of Missouri-Rolla campus
Waymark Code: WME08
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member snaik
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This observatory is run by the Department of Physics and has scheduled visitor nights about once a month when public is allowed to view the skies through their 16 inch telescope.
Observatory Purpose: Research

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: No

Solar Telescopes?: Yes

Open to the Public?: Yes

Is this a Club Observatory?: No

Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes

Active Observatory?: Active

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1

Site URL: Not listed

Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed

Altitude (meters): Not Listed

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

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