Swasey Observatory Denison College - Granville, OH
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
N 40° 04.272 W 082° 31.259
17T E 370301 N 4436768
Swasey Observatory, built in 1909, was a gift from Ambrose Swasey. Its nine-inch refracting and two eight-inch reflecting telescopes are fitted for astrophotography. Located on a hill on the campus of Denison College - Granville, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM2Q48
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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Observatory Purpose: Research

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: No

Solar Telescopes?: No

Open to the Public?: No

Is this a Club Observatory?: No

Public Viewing Allowed?: No

Active Observatory?: Active

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5

Site URL: [Web Link]

Year Dedicated or Opened: 1909

Altitude (meters): Not Listed
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