Marina Towers Observatory, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales, UK - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

An observatory on the edge of the maritime quarter overlooking the Bristol Channel.

The Marina Towers Observatory (also known as the Swansea Observatory and Tower of the Ecliptic) is located in the Maritime Quarter of Swansea, on the coast of southern Wales. It is home to Wales's largest optical astronomical telescope.

The building was designed by Robin Campbell in 1989 and consists of two towers, it was built with part funding from a European Heritage Grant. From 1993 to Feb 2010 it was loaned to the Swansea Astronomical Society but it is now back in the hands of Swansea City Council.

The top of the tower has a stained glass feature designed by David Pearl. Observational facilities include a 20-inch Shafer-Maksutov telescope - the second largest of its kind in the world.

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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: 1 Year Dedicated or Opened: 1993 Altitude (meters): 15 Site URL: Not listed

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