Hopkins Observatory, Astronomical observatory at Williams College in Williamstown, United States.
The Hopkins Observatory features a dome structure housing telescopes and astronomical instruments on the Williams College campus grounds.
Professor Albert Hopkins traveled to England in 1834 to acquire astronomical equipment and supervised the observatory construction from 1836 to 1838.
The Milham Planetarium within the observatory provides regular educational programs for Williams College students and community members.
The facility maintains a 24-inch reflector telescope on the physics building roof for current astronomical research and student observations.
The observatory received the first professional telescope created by Alvan Clark in 1852, leading him to establish his renowned telescope-making company.
Location: Williamstown
Inception: 1838
Website: http://williams.edu/Astronomy/Hopkins
GPS coordinates: 42.71170,-73.20170
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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