Rainwater Observatory and Planetarium, Educational astronomical observatory and planetarium in French Camp, Mississippi, United States
The facility features over 25 telescopes and optical instruments, including a 32-inch Dobsonian telescope and a 14-inch Celestron catadioptric telescope for observing celestial bodies.
Founded in 1985 as an educational ministry of French Camp Academy, the observatory has grown into the largest astronomical facility in Mississippi.
The observatory organizes the Midsouth Star Gaze, an annual gathering of amateur astronomers during the new moon weekend in late March or early April.
The planetarium complex includes a 30-foot dome, Spitz projector, computer room, dormitory space, and bathrooms with showers for overnight educational programs.
Located in one of Mississippi's remaining dark areas, the facility includes a walking trail demonstrating the relative distances between the Sun and its planets.
Location: Mississippi
Website: http://rainwaterobservatory.org
Address: 6810 MS-413, French Camp, MS 39745, USA 39745 French Camp 39745 French Camp
Opening Hours: Vrijdag-Zondag 05:00-20:00
Phone: +16625477283
Website: http://rainwaterobservatory.org
GPS coordinates: 33.28730,-89.38510
Latest update: March 21, 2025 10:09
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