Whitin Observatory, Astronomical observatory at Wellesley College, Massachusetts, US.
Whitin Observatory is an astronomical facility located on the Wellesley College campus in Massachusetts. The building houses multiple telescopes and instruments that visitors and students can use for observing the night sky and studying celestial objects.
The observatory was established in 1900 and expanded several times over the decades with new equipment and instruments. These additions reflect the evolving needs of astronomical research and education at the college.
During World War II, astronomy professor Helen Dodson utilized the observatory's secluded location to teach classified cryptography courses.
The facility hosts public observation nights where visitors can look through the telescopes and learn about celestial objects with knowledgeable guides. The best experience comes on clear nights when you can see more stars and details in the sky.
The observatory houses a specialized Hale spectrohelioscope instrument dedicated to studying the solar spectrum through detailed analysis.
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