Mead Observatory - Columbus, GA - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

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

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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:
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