Rutherfurd Observatory, University observatory at Columbia University in Manhattan, US.
The Rutherfurd Observatory occupies the rooftop of Pupin Physics Laboratories, featuring two domes with telescopes for astronomical observations and research.
The observatory received its name from Lewis Morris Rutherfurd, an astronomer and university trustee who served Columbia University from 1858 to 1884.
The Astronomy Department organizes regular open nights throughout the academic year, enabling the public to observe stars and planets with faculty guidance.
The facility maintains several telescopes, including portable Orion Dobsonian Reflectors and a Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain with an 11-inch aperture in the small dome.
The Northwest Corner Building construction in 2009 partially restricted the observatory's field of view, leading to plans for establishing an additional observation point.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.81000,-73.96140
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:02
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