McKim Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Greencastle, United States
The McKim Observatory features a Warner & Swasey-Alvan Clark & Sons refracting telescope with an aperture of 24.2 centimeters on the second floor of the building.
The observatory, constructed in 1884 with funds from Robert McKim, became a National Register of Historic Places site in 1978 due to its architectural and scientific importance.
The facility maintains regular educational programs where students and community members gather to study celestial objects through original 19th-century astronomical instruments.
Visitors can access the observatory during scheduled weekend events, though they need to climb stairs as the historic building does not have modern accessibility accommodations.
The observatory contains four specialized rooms: Transit Room, Chronograph Room, Clock Room, and Library, each dedicated to specific astronomical functions and original equipment.
Location: Greencastle
GPS coordinates: 39.64556,-86.85250
Latest update: April 17, 2025 22:07
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