Miami University Observatory - Oxford, Ohio
N 39° 30.393 W 084° 43.982
16S E 694903 N 4375445
Rooftop observatory located on Culler Hall, Miami University, Oxford, OH.
Waymark Code: WM2VNQ
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2007
Views: 49
N 39° 30.393 W 084° 43.982
Oxford, Ohio
Miami University
MURAL Miami University Remote Astronomy Lab
is set on the roof of Culler Hall on Spring St. in the heart of Miami's Oxford campus. Used by astronomy and physics students, it was built and put in place Feb. 3, 1998. Students can not only gaze through the telescope but also view pictures via a computer hooked up to the telescope. Many people drive by Culler Hall everyday and don't realize that there is an observatory on the roof.
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: Yes
Is this a Club Observatory?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1998
Public Viewing Allowed?: Not listed
Altitude (meters): 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!
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