Kirkwood Observatory, Astronomical observatory at Indiana University Bloomington, United States.
The Kirkwood Observatory contains a 12-inch refracting telescope constructed by Warner & Swasey Company with a Brashear objective lens for celestial observations.
The observatory, constructed in 1900 and dedicated in 1901, bears the name of Daniel Kirkwood, who discovered patterns in asteroid belt distributions.
Indiana University's Department of Astronomy operates this facility for educational programs and public viewing sessions, fostering scientific understanding in the community.
Public viewing sessions occur every Wednesday evening from March through November when classes are in session, starting after sunset without reservation requirements.
The facility includes a specialized solar telescope with a heliostat and spectrograph system for observing sunspots, solar flares, and the solar spectrum.
Location: Indiana
GPS coordinates: 39.16580,-86.52610
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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