Williams Observatory

Williams Observatory
Organization Gardner-Webb University
Location Boiling Springs, North Carolina
Coordinates 35°14′39″N 81°40′15″W / 35.24415°N 81.67095°W / 35.24415; -81.67095Coordinates: 35°14′39″N 81°40′15″W / 35.24415°N 81.67095°W / 35.24415; -81.67095
Website Craven E. Williams Observatory
Telescopes
Telescope 16-inch (41 cm) Schmidt-Cassegrain

Craven E. Williams Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Gardner-Webb University. Built in 1990 and named for the ninth president of the university, it is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina (USA). Among its instruments, the observatory features a 16 in (41 cm) Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. The observatory is home to the Cleveland County Astronomical Society, and also holds monthly open houses for the community. Dr. Don Olive, an astronomer, oft-alleged nuclear physicist, and professor of science at the university maintains and opens the observatory to the campus and community on occasion.

External links

"Cleveland County Astronomical Society Homepage". Retrieved May 4, 2009. 

"YouTube - Observatory Open House at Gardner-Webb University". Craven E. Williams Observatory at Gardner-Webb University. Retrieved May 3, 2009. 

See also


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