West Georgia University Observatory, Carrollton, GA
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N 33° 34.374 W 085° 06.576
16S E 675455 N 3716402
University of West Georgia Observatory, located on campus, Carrollton, GA.
Waymark Code: WM3TZX
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2008
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University of West Georgia Observatory, located on campus, Carrollton, GA.
The observatory features a Cassegrain reflecting telescope with a mirror whose diameter is 14 inches.
The West Georgia Observatory, located off Plant Op Drive on the UWG campus, will be open to the public once a month through May when the skies are clear.
See web site for schedule of when the Observatory is open to the public.
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): 326
Solar Telescopes?: Not listed
Is this a Club Observatory?: Not listed
Year Dedicated or Opened: 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!