Manuel Foster Observatory, Historical astronomical observatory in Cerro San Cristóbal, Chile
The Manuel Foster Observatory features a cassegrain reflector telescope with a 0.93-meter aperture inside a rotating dome at 850 meters elevation.
Built in 1903 as the D.O. Mills Observatory, this facility collected over 10,700 spectrograms until 1928 when Manuel Foster Recabarren purchased it.
The observatory strengthens scientific education through astronomical programs and exhibitions for students and residents of Santiago Metropolitan Area.
Visitors can reach the observatory through the Santiago Metropolitan Park, which provides multiple access points and transportation options.
This facility contributed to William Wallace Campbell's research on the motion of the Sun through space using southern hemisphere star observations.
Location: Providencia
Official opening: 1903
Elevation above the sea: 850 m
Website: http://astro.uc.cl/en/divulgacion-2/foster-observatory
GPS coordinates: -33.42206,-70.63237
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:32
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