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]
| Organization | Connecticut College | ||
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| Location | New London, Connecticut | ||
| Coordinates | 41°22′44″N 72°6′19″W / 41.37889°N 72.10528°W | ||
| Altitude | 60 feet (18 m) | ||
| Website | Connecticut College Observatories | ||
| Telescopes | |||
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  Location of Olin Observatory | |||
Telescopes
edit- 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]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Connecticut College : Physics - Observatory Events". Connecticut College Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geophysics. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ^ "Connecticut College: Course Catalog: Physics, Astronomy, Geophysics". Connecticut College. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ^ a b "Connecticut College : Physics - Observatories". Connecticut College Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geophysics. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
External links
edit- Observatories at Connecticut College
- Olin Observatory Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions.
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