Heber Doust Curtis Memorial Telescope - Portage Lake Observatory
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N 42° 24.180 W 083° 55.472
17T E 259321 N 4698666
This observatory has been long retired. It remains as a memorial to Hebor Doust Curtis
Waymark Code: WM47MC
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2008
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The Atronomy department of the Universit of Michigan purchased land for an observatory. On the east parcel, a telescope and supporting residence were constructed. This observatory was referred to by the name “Portage Lake Observatory.” After 16 years of use, the telescope was sent to Chile. The observatory was abandoned and a new observatory was built along with a new telescope. Later the telescope was moved to Kitt Peak and this observatory was also abandoned. The land reverted to the Department of Forestry (ending the Portage Lake Observatory).
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: No
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: No
Is this a Club Observatory?: No
Public Viewing Allowed?: No
Active Observatory?: Retired
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1945
Altitude (meters): Not Listed
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