Observatory Mercurius - Dordrecht, Netherlands
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naj16
N 51° 48.727 E 004° 46.045
31U E 621837 N 5741619
Information centre for meteorology, astronomy and space travel with varied exhibitions and meteorites. Situated in the nature reserve De Hollandse Biesbosch.
Waymark Code: WMHPGX
Location: Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 07/31/2013
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There’s a Carl-Zeiss telescope in the striking, fully motorized, aluminum dome. The 150 mm lenses from Carl-Zeiss telescope is a 1920 viewer, donated by the nautical College in Rotterdam. The telescope is equipped with a sunscreen during the day, making it possible to observe sunspots in safe mode.
On the 'back' of the Carl-Zeiss is another viewer: A so-called H-alpha solar viewer. This viewer shows the sun in a special section of the spectrum and unravels details who remain invisible in the Carl-Zeiss viewer. This includes solar flares and prominences.
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: Yes
Open to the Public?: Yes
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 2
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1998
Altitude (meters): -2
Is this a Club Observatory?: 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!