Loomis Observatory, Astronomical observatory at Western Reserve Academy, United States
The Loomis Observatory consists of a three-room brick building with a copper dome, housing multiple telescopes for astronomical observations and research.
Built in 1838, this observatory stands as the second oldest in the United States and contains its original Troughton and Simms four-inch refractor telescope.
The observatory serves as an educational center where students from Western Reserve Academy engage in astronomical studies and scientific exploration.
Visitors can access the observatory during specific public events, including the annual Treasures of Western Reserve Academy tour in autumn.
The facility maintains its original location and equipment from 1838, including a transit observatory and an astronomical clock made by Robert Molyneux.
GPS coordinates: 41.24354,-81.44784
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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