University of New Hampshire Observatory

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University of New Hampshire Observatory
UNHObservatoryJune2018.jpg
OrganizationUniversity of New Hampshire
LocationDurham, New Hampshire
Coordinates43°08′47″N 70°56′38″W / 43.1465°N 70.9438°W / 43.1465; -70.9438Coordinates: 43°08′47″N 70°56′38″W / 43.1465°N 70.9438°W / 43.1465; -70.9438
Altitude31 meters (102 ft)
Established1984 (1984)
Websitephysics.unh.edu/observatory
Telescopes
unnamed telescope0.35 m reflector

University of New Hampshire Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of New Hampshire. It is located in Durham, New Hampshire (USA) near the old Durham Reservoir. The main telescope is a 0.35 m (14 in) Schmidt–Cassegrain reflecting telescope donated to the observatory in 1984. It is used only for educational purposes.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Observatory FAQs | Physics". University of New Hampshire Physics. Retrieved 2012-01-11.

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