Puckett Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Georgia, United States
The Puckett Observatory houses two telescopes, including a 60-centimeter Ritchey-Chrétien telescope and a Celestron C-14 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope for astronomical research.
Founded in 1994, the observatory established the World Supernova Search program in 1998, leading to the identification of more than 380 supernovae through international collaboration.
The observatory sponsors educational programs and collaborates with amateur astronomers from the United States, Canada, India, Greece, and Italy in celestial research.
Visitors need to contact Tim Puckett directly through phone or email to arrange access to this private facility located in the state of Georgia.
The observatory team discovered seven Type Iax supernovae, contributing to the classification of this particular category of stellar explosions.
Location: Georgia
Location: Georgia
Website: http://cometwatch.com
GPS coordinates: 34.73239,-84.53530
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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