Embry-Riddle Observatory, Astronomical observatory at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, US.
The Embry-Riddle Observatory features a 1-meter Ritchey-Chrétien telescope and multiple scientific-grade cameras located on the College of Arts and Sciences building roof.
The facility began operations in 2005 as Creekside Observatory before relocating to its current location in the College of Arts and Sciences building in 2012.
The observatory conducts regular Friday evening open house events during academic semesters, combining educational lectures with direct telescope observations of celestial objects.
Visitors receive free observation tickets starting at 6:45 PM on event nights, with access to multiple telescopes and scientific demonstrations from 8:00 to 11:00 PM.
The facility houses Florida's largest optical telescope, measuring 100 centimeters in diameter, which collects millions of times more light than the human eye.
GPS coordinates: 29.18818,-81.04831
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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