Chabot Space & Science Center - Oakland, CA
Posted by: saopaulo1
N 37° 49.148 W 122° 10.904
10S E 572017 N 4186062
The observatories at the Chabot Space & Science Center.
Waymark Code: WMGV14
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2013
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"Telescope statistics
Leah
Type - Refracting telescope
Maker - Alvan Clark & Sons, 1883
Aperture – 8 inches
Focal Length – 112 inches
Mount – German equatorial
Benefactor: Anthony Chabot
Usage Intent – popular and educational use
Meridian Transit Telescope
Type - Transit telescope
Maker - Fauth & Co., 1885
Aperture – 4 inches
Focal Length –
Mount – Double Pier Transit
Usage Intent – popular and educational use / time determination
Rachel
Type - Refracting telescope
Maker - Warner & Swasey / John Brashear, 1914
Aperture – 20 inches
Focal Length – 28 feet (8.5 m)
Mount – German equatorial
Cost – $20,000
Usage Intent – popular and educational use
Nellie
Type - Reflecting telescope, specifically a classical cassegrain reflector
Maker - Chabot Space & Science Center, 2003
Aperture – 36 inches
Focal Length – 24 feet (7.3 m)
Mount – equatorial fork
Usage Intent – popular and educational use."
htttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chabot_Space_and_Science_Center
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: No
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: Yes
Is this a Club Observatory?: Yes
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1883
Altitude (meters): 457
Site URL: Not listed
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