Maria Mitchell Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Nantucket, Massachusetts, US.
The Maria Mitchell Observatory contains two facilities with multiple domed telescopes, including a 24-inch Richey-Chretian reflector and a 17-inch Plane Wave Dall-Kirkham telescope.
Established in 1908, the observatory honors Maria Mitchell, who discovered a comet in 1847 and became the first American female professor of astronomy at Vassar College.
The observatory maintains an archive of 8000 wide-field glass photographic plates documenting astronomical observations from 1913 to 1995, contributing to scientific research.
The facility offers summer research internships for undergraduate students through National Science Foundation funding and conducts regular public stargazing sessions at both locations.
The observatory received the 2009 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring for its educational programs and research opportunities.
Location: Massachusetts
Website: https://mariamitchell.org
GPS coordinates: 41.28067,-70.10436
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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