John William Draper House, National Historic Landmark in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, United States.
The John William Draper House features a residential architecture style from the 1860s with an observatory dome integrated into its structure.
Henry Draper conducted groundbreaking astronomical research in this house, capturing detailed photographs of the Moon's surface through telescopic means in 1863.
The building now functions as a local history museum, preserving artifacts and documents related to the scientific achievements of the Draper family.
Located at coordinates 40°59'28"N and 73°52'48"W, visitors can access the museum to learn about the development of astrophotography and early photography.
The structure contains the original observatory where Henry Draper developed techniques for photographing celestial bodies, marking advances in astronomical documentation.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 40.99128,-73.87975
Latest update: March 14, 2025 17:21
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