Holden Observatory - Syracuse University, New York - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

Built in 1887 and dedicated on November 18, 1887, the observatory featured an eight-inch refracting telescope built by Alvan Clark and Sons of Cambridge, Massachusetts, then the world's premier telescope company. After the whole structure was moved in 1991, the telescope was fully restored. It is still in use by the Syracuse University astronomy students. Good for another 100 years!

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Observatory Purpose: Research Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes Radio Telescopes?: No Open to the Public?: Yes Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes Active Observatory?: Active Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1 Site URL: [Web Link] Altitude (meters): 174 Solar Telescopes?: Not listed Is this a Club Observatory?: Not listed Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed

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