University of Alabama Observatory

Coordinates: 33°12′35″N 87°32′38″W / 33.209682°N 87.543886°W / 33.209682; -87.543886
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University of Alabama Observatory
Ritchey-Chrétien reflector
University of Alabama Observatory is located in the United States
University of Alabama Observatory
Location of University of Alabama Observatory
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The University of Alabama Observatory is an

Ritchey-Chrétien reflector, manufactured by DFM Engineering, was installed in 2005.[2][3]

The observatory and its instruments are made available for free public viewing one night per month, weather permitting. The schedule for public viewing is available on the observatory's official website and is updated on a semesterly basis.

See also

References

  1. ^ Mellown, Robert Oliver (1988). The University of Alabama: a guide to the campus. Tuscaloosa, Alabama: University of Alabama Press.
  2. ^ "University of Alabama Observatory - 16" Telescope". Department of Physics and Astronomy. University of Alabama. May 2006. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
  3. ^ "See the Stars Through UA's New Telescope". University of Alabama News. University of Alabama: Office of University Relations. 2005-02-01. Archived from the original on 2005-03-15. Retrieved 2009-12-01.

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