NOC Observatory
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member stoneposse
N 36° 23.828 W 097° 50.591
14S E 603738 N 4028619
Located in Enid,OK.
Waymark Code: WM7MJ
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member az_pistolero
Views: 32

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The observatory is located on the Northern Oklahoma College campus. The NOC Astronomy Research Center is located right next door. They allow the public to view the sun, moon and stars along with offering a barbecue grill and picnic tables close by so your group can make a day or night of astronomy.

Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse hosts a fund-raising opportunity for local elementary schools called "Leonardo's Nights." Every Tuesday evening during the school year local schools or PTA can reserve the hands-on children's museum on a first-come, first-served basis and earn money for their school. "Leonardo's Night" will include full access to the museum for two hours from 6-8 p.m. for all students, faculty, family and friends of the designated school at a cost of $2 per person. Fifty percent of the $1 per person admission price will immediately go back to the sponsoring school or PTA.  Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse is a hands-on arts and sciences museum located in downtown Enid, OK. Don't forget to visit the Museum of the Cherokee Strip.

 

Post a picture of yourself at the observatory.

Observatory Purpose: Private

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: Yes

Solar Telescopes?: Yes

Open to the Public?: Yes

Is this a Club Observatory?: Yes

Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes

Active Observatory?: Active

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1

Site URL: [Web Link]

Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed

Altitude (meters): Not Listed

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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