Cincinnati Observatory
N 38° 08.339 W 084° 25.356
16S E 725879 N 4224374
Oldest operational refractor type telescope in the world.
Waymark Code: WMNXTK
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2015
Views: 4
Located in Mt. Adams, a suburb of Cincinnati is what is known as “The Birthplace of American Astronomy”. The Cincinnati Observatory houses two of the oldest working Refractor telescopes in the world. The original telescope was an 11 inch Merz purchased in 1842 and was moved to a smaller building in 1904 when the 16 inch Alvan Clark telescope was purchased. Both buildings underwent extensive renovations and have been designated as National Historic Landmark. The Observatory is supported by the University of Cincinnati, however receives no monetary assistance, all restoration work is accomplished completely by donations and those that work there are all volunteers. No research is done there at this time however, the telescopes and other equipment are used in support of STEM programs.
Observatory Purpose: Private
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: No
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: 1843
Altitude (meters): 810
Is this a Club Observatory?: Not listed
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