J.C. Kapteyn Sterrenwacht - Roden
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member haxepaxe
N 53° 07.702 E 006° 26.508
32U E 328843 N 5889608
The Kapteyn Observatory at Roden named after the Dutch astronomer to J.C. Kapteyn.
Waymark Code: WM2M6A
Location: Drenthe, Netherlands
Date Posted: 11/19/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 44

Beside conducting investigation to the universe using the largest optical telescope of the Netherlands the bldg. had been especially meant as a workshop. A mechanical workshop where telescope components were made for several large telescopes everywhere in the world.
Observatory Purpose: Research

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: No

Active Observatory?: Active

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5

Site URL: [Web Link]

Year Dedicated or Opened: 1965

Solar Telescopes?: Not listed

Open to the Public?: Not listed

Is this a Club Observatory?: Not listed

Public Viewing Allowed?: Not listed

Altitude (meters): Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)

If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!

Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Astronomical Observatories
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
There are no logs for this waymark yet.