Fernbank Observatory

Further information: Fernbank Science Center
Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory

Radio dish and dome for the optical telescope.
Organization Fernbank Science Center
Location Decatur, Georgia
Coordinates 33°46′44″N 84°19′5″W / 33.77889°N 84.31806°W / 33.77889; -84.31806
Altitude 323 meters (1,060 ft)
Website Fernbank Observatory
Telescopes
unnamed telescope 0.9 m reflector
radio telescope 3.0 m parabolic dish
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Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Fernbank Science Center. It is located between Decatur and Atlanta, Georgia (USA). The observatory owns a 0.9 m (35 in) Cassegrain telescope housed beneath a 10 m (33 ft) dome.

0.9 meter Cassegrain

See also

References

  1. "Fernbank Observatory homepage". Observatory. Retrieved December 16, 2005. 

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