Lowell Observatory
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Flag_Mtn_Hkrs
N 35° 12.111 W 111° 39.884
12S E 439490 N 3895630
World Famous Lowell Observatory
Waymark Code: WM5A5
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member az_pistolero
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This was the observatory that Pluto was discovered from. There are a number of telescopes there and you can find out more about it at this website (visit link)
Observatory Purpose: Research

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: No

Solar Telescopes?: No

Open to the Public?: Yes

Is this a Club Observatory?: No

Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes

Active Observatory?: Active

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5

Site URL: [Web Link]

Year Dedicated or Opened: 1894

Altitude (meters): 7201

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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