Hereford Arizona Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Hereford, Arizona.
The Hereford Arizona Observatory consists of two separate installations housing an 11-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and a 16-inch Ritchey-Chrétien telescope for celestial observations.
The observatory, established by amateur astronomer Bruce L. Gary, received the International Astronomical Union code G95 and conducts research on variable stars.
Scientists and astronomers at the facility contribute to the understanding of exoplanets through detailed photometric measurements and documentation of stellar phenomena.
Located 130 kilometers southeast of Tucson at 1,423 meters elevation, the facility maintains two dedicated computer systems for controlling different telescopes.
Research conducted at the observatory includes monitoring unusual starlight fluctuations of Tabby's Star and studying the optical activity of WD 1145+017.
Location: Arizona
Website: http://brucegary.net/HAO
GPS coordinates: 31.45222,-110.23778
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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