Daniel S. Schanck Observatory, Greek Revival observatory at Queens Campus in New Brunswick, United States.
The two-story Daniel S. Schanck Observatory features Roman-inspired architecture with a design based on the Tower of Winds in Athens.
Built in 1866 with funds from businessman Daniel S. Schanck, this structure stands as the seventh oldest observatory in the United States alongside Vassar College Observatory.
The observatory contains a restored 150-mm equatorial refractor telescope manufactured by Georges Prin of Paris, donated by John Wyckoff Mettler in 1929.
Located on George Street near Hamilton Street, the observatory offers guided tours during special events such as Rutgers Day through alumni volunteers.
The facility served as Rutgers University's first science building, providing astronomical instruction to students from the mid-19th through late-20th centuries.
Location: New Brunswick
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Part of: Queens Campus, Rutgers University
GPS coordinates: 40.49944,-74.44528
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:58
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