Orchard Hill Observatory, Astronomical observatory at University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States
The Orchard Hill Observatory contains a 16-inch Cassegrain reflector optical telescope housed within a brick building at the highest campus point.
The facility replaced its initial 20-inch telescope from 1965 with a 16-inch model in 1976, acquired from a racing car manufacturing company.
The Five College Astronomy Club organizes observation sessions at the facility, connecting students from multiple educational institutions in Massachusetts.
The observatory stands at coordinates 42.3941 latitude and -72.5216 longitude, providing clear views for astronomical research and educational activities.
The facility maintained a telescope in storage for nearly ten years, earning it the name 'Subterranean Telescope' before its proper installation.
Location: Massachusetts
Website: http://astro.umass.edu/~orchardhill
GPS coordinates: 42.39410,-72.52160
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:12
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