Holcomb Observatory, St. Michael's College - Colchester, Vermont
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Vermontish
N 44° 29.541 W 073° 09.921
18T E 645870 N 4928196
Operated by the college's Physics Department
Waymark Code: WM6NG6
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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The observatory will occasionally be utilized for special public events, such as a meteorologist from the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury who gives "Eye On The Night Sky" presentations.
Observatory Purpose: Research

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: No

Solar Telescopes?: No

Open to the Public?: Yes

Is this a Club Observatory?: No

Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes

Active Observatory?: Active

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1

Site URL: [Web Link]

Altitude (meters): 99

Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed

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