Olin Observatory
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| Organization | Connecticut College | ||
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| Location | New London, Connecticut | ||
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| Altitude | 60 feet (18 m) | ||
| Website | Connecticut College Observatories | ||
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Olin Observatory is an astronomical observatory in New London, Connecticut (USA), owned and operated by Connecticut College. It is part of the F.W. Olin Science Center. The observatory hosts public stargazing events, and is also used for undergraduate instruction.[1][2]
Telescopes
- A 0.5 m (20 in) Ritchey–Chrétien reflecting telescope was built by Optomechanics and sits on a half-fork equatorial mount.[3]
- An 1881 Alvan Clark refracting telescope is located at the old observatory on top of Frederic Bill Hall.[3]
References
External links
- Observatories at Connecticut College
- Olin Observatory Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions.
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