Astronomy Teaching Observatory - Gainesville, Florida
N 29° 38.587 W 082° 20.937
17R E 369427 N 3280001
This is the Astronomy Teaching Observatory at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM4N0M
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2008
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This is a teaching observatory at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. It is opened to students during the school year and to the public at certain times. There are 4 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain,6 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain, 1 8" Clark Refractor, 1 12" Schmidt-Cassegrain, 1 12.5" Cassegrain Reflector, and 3 pair of binoculars. We were there during the summer so could not see inside.
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: Yes
Is this a Club Observatory?: No
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 10 to 15
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1956
Open to the Public?: Not listed
Altitude (meters): Not Listed
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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!