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Rolnick Observatory

Summary

The Westport Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Westport, Connecticut, operated by the Westport Astronomical Society and formerly known as the Rolnick Observatory. The observatory is located at the highest elevation in the town.[1] It was built upon the former BR-73 Nike missile site in the mid-1960s and has undergone several upgrades and refurbishments since then.[2][3]

The Westport Observatory
The observatory in 2012
Alternative namesRolnick Observatory Edit this at Wikidata
OrganizationWestport Astronomical Society
LocationWestport, Connecticut, USA
Coordinates41°10′16″N 73°19′49.80″W / 41.17111°N 73.3305000°W / 41.17111; -73.3305000
Websitewww.was-ct.org
Telescopes
The Dome Telescope16" Meade LX200
The Big Gun25" (64 cm) Obsession Dobsonian
Rolnick Observatory is located in the United States
Rolnick Observatory
Location of The Westport Observatory
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See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Westport Observatory homepage". The Westport Observatory. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
  2. ^ Anthony D'Amato & Ed Thelen. "Missile Sites". Retrieved 2008-07-25.
  3. ^ "Westport Astronomical Society". 10 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-27.

External links edit

  • The Westport Observatory Clear Sky Clock