Mead Observatory - Columbus, GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
N 32° 27.632 W 084° 59.606
16S E 688593 N 3593257
The Mead Observatory is located at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center on Front Ave., Columbus, GA.
Waymark Code: WM7XM2
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 12/19/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member snaik
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Mead Observatory is operated by Columbus State University's Coca-Cola Space Science Center at 701 Front Avenue, Columbus, Georgia. Established in 1996, the observatory has active night sky and solar study programs for students and the general public. The equipment can be controlled and monitored remotely by faculty and astronomers. The observatory also offers mobile astronomy programs such as "Astronomy Nights" at Callaway Gardens, F. D. Roosevelt State Park, and Providence Canyon State Park

Source: Wikipedia (visit link)

The Mead Observatory operates several telescopes including a Mead 16” LX200 Schmite-Cassegrain Telescope.

Address
701 Front Ave.
Columbus, GA 31901

Web site: (visit link)
Observatory Purpose: Research

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: No

Solar Telescopes?: Yes

Open to the Public?: Yes

Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes

Active Observatory?: Active

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1

Site URL: [Web Link]

Year Dedicated or Opened: 1996

Altitude (meters): 70

Is this a Club Observatory?: 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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