Stellafane Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Springfield, United States.
The Stellafane Observatory consists of a clubhouse and a telescope facility located at 1270 feet elevation on a hill in Vermont.
Russell W. Porter established this astronomical center in 1924, designing both the wood frame clubhouse and the concrete observatory structure.
The Springfield Telescope Makers maintain this facility, which includes a 12-inch reflecting turret telescope for celestial observations.
The observatory conducts annual conventions during the new moon near the Perseid meteor shower, typically scheduled in early August.
The facility features the first reflecting turret telescope in the world, completed in 1931, with an external mounting and internal observation area.
Location: Springfield
Inception: 1924
Architects: Russell W. Porter
Website: http://stellafane.org
GPS coordinates: 43.27828,-72.51947
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:37
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