British Virgin Islands Community College Observatory
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N 18° 25.849 W 064° 38.407
20Q E 326780 N 2038634
Located on the island of Tortola in the British Islands this facility is operated in partnership with the BVI Community College and the Cincinnati Astronomical Society.
Waymark Code: WM821Z
Location: British Virgin Islands
Date Posted: 01/12/2010
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The sign on the fence reads:
“This facility is partly owned and operated by the BVI Community College under the guidance of Cincinnati Astronomical Society in Ohio, USA Strictly No Admittance Unless accompanied by authorized personnel. Sign donated by Caribbean Printing Co. Ltd.”
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Is this a Club Observatory?: No
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1
Solar Telescopes?: Not listed
Open to the Public?: Not listed
Public Viewing Allowed?: Not listed
Active Observatory?: Not listed
Site URL: Not listed
Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed
Altitude (meters): Not Listed
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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!