John Payson Williston Observatory

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John Payson Williston Observatory
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The Williston Observatory, circa 1945-1955
Organization Mount Holyoke College
LocationJewett Lane
South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates 42°16′N72°16′W / 42.26°N 72.26°W / 42.26; -72.26
Altitude231 feet
Weather South Hadley Weather
Established1881 [1]
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Telescopes
Refractor telescope8" Alvan Clark refractor telescope
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Location of John Payson Williston Observatory

The John Payson Williston Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at the highest point on the Mount Holyoke College campus. Constructed in 1881, the observatory is a modest building with a rare 8" Alvan Clark refractor telescope created just before his death in 1887. It is maintained and operated by the Mount Holyoke College Astronomy Department.

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  1. "Williston Observatory". 29 August 2017.