FIRST - astronomical observatory of record - Volcano, CA
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N 38° 26.569 W 120° 37.876
10S E 706724 N 4257606
The astronomical observatory of record in California in Volcano, CA.
Waymark Code: WMRT6H
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/01/2016
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"Here in Volcano in 1860, miner and amateur astronomer George Madeira built California's first astronomical observatory of record and operated it for two years. Using a three inch refractory telescope he studied sun and moon, stars and planets, and other glories of the heavens, including the great comet of 1861.
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Astronomical Societies of Stockton and Sacramento. Plaque first placed in 1968. Revised and relocated in 2004."
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1860
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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