Maynard F. Jordan Observatory - Orono, Maine, USA
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N 44° 53.938 W 068° 40.046
19T E 526257 N 4971780
Jordan Observatory, the only public observatory in the State of Maine, is operated by the University of Maine and opened in 1901.
Waymark Code: WMF4EM
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 08/21/2012
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Maynard F. Jordan Observatory was first opened in 1901 at what is now the site of the Fogler Library. It was moved to its current location in 1933. The observatory is owned by the University of Maine and is one of the oldest buildings on campus. It is the only public observatory in the State of Maine and is open on clear Friday and Saturday evenings. It is recommended to call ahead at 1(207)581-1348. The main telescope is an eight-inch Alvan Clark refractor. There is a smaller Mogey refractor attached to the side and also a smaller finder scope.
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]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1901
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!