| Observatory code | 776  | ||
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| Location | Colgate University, Hamilton, New York | ||
| Coordinates | 42°48′59″N75°31′57″W / 42.8165095°N 75.5325682°W Coordinates: 42°48′59″N75°31′57″W / 42.8165095°N 75.5325682°W | ||
| Altitude | 343.2 meters (1126 feet) | ||
| Website | observatory | ||
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