Peach Mountain Observatory, Astronomical observatory near Dexter, Michigan.
The observatory features a 26-meter radio telescope and the McMath 24-inch reflecting telescope situated within the Stinchfield Woods research area.
The University of Michigan established Peach Mountain Observatory in 1955, installing the McMath-Hulbert telescope in 1959 after its transfer from another facility.
The University Lowbrow Astronomers, an amateur astronomy club, maintains the McMath telescope and organizes public viewing sessions throughout the year.
Located at 315 meters elevation, the observatory includes a control building that houses positioning equipment and data recording instruments for astronomical research.
The radio telescope monitored flux density and linear polarization of radio emissions from extragalactic objects until 2010 at frequencies up to 16 GHz.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 42.39880,-83.93550
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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