Olin Observatory

Olin Observatory

Organization	Connecticut College
Location	New London, Connecticut
Coordinates	41°22′44″N72°6′19″W / 41.37889°N 72.10528°W / 41.37889; -72.10528
Altitude	60 feet (18 m)
Website	Connecticut College Observatories
Telescopes
unnamed telescope 0.5 m reflector
Location of Olin Observatory

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]}

Telescopes

• 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

• List of Astronomical Observatories

References

1. "Connecticut College : Physics - Observatory Events". Connecticut College Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geophysics. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
2. "Connecticut College: Course Catalog: Physics, Astronomy, Geophysics". Connecticut College. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
3. "Connecticut College : Physics - Observatories". Connecticut College Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geophysics. Retrieved 2012-01-14.

External links

• Observatories at Connecticut College
• Olin Observatory Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions.