Chabot Space & Science Center - Oakland, CA - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

"Telescope statistics

Leah

Type - Refracting telescope
Maker - Alvan Clark & Sons, 1883
Aperture – 8 inches
Focal Length – 112 inches
Mount – German equatorial
Benefactor: Anthony Chabot
Usage Intent – popular and educational use


Meridian Transit Telescope

Type - Transit telescope
Maker - Fauth & Co., 1885
Aperture – 4 inches
Focal Length –
Mount – Double Pier Transit
Usage Intent – popular and educational use / time determination


Rachel

Type - Refracting telescope
Maker - Warner & Swasey / John Brashear, 1914
Aperture – 20 inches
Focal Length – 28 feet (8.5 m)
Mount – German equatorial
Cost – $20,000
Usage Intent – popular and educational use


Nellie

Type - Reflecting telescope, specifically a classical cassegrain reflector
Maker - Chabot Space & Science Center, 2003
Aperture – 36 inches
Focal Length – 24 feet (7.3 m)
Mount – equatorial fork
Usage Intent – popular and educational use."



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Observatory Purpose: Research Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: No Radio Telescopes?: No Solar Telescopes?: No Open to the Public?: Yes Is this a Club Observatory?: Yes Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes Active Observatory?: Active Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5 Year Dedicated or Opened: 1883 Altitude (meters): 457 Site URL: Not listed

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