University of Alabama Observatory, Astronomical observatory at University of Alabama, United States
The observatory features a 16-inch Ritchey-Chrétien reflector telescope housed in a domed structure atop Gallalee Hall at the University of Alabama campus.
The current observatory, established in 1950, replaced the original 1844 Greek Revival structure that survived the 1865 Federal raid during the Civil War.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy maintains monthly public viewing sessions where faculty and students share their knowledge of celestial objects with visitors.
The facility opens its doors for free public observation sessions one night per month, with schedules posted on the observatory website each semester.
The observatory upgraded from a 10-inch refracting telescope to a modern 16-inch DFM Engineering reflector in 2005, enhancing its observational capabilities.
Location: Alabama
Website: http://astronomy.ua.edu
GPS coordinates: 33.20970,-87.54390
Latest update: April 6, 2025 01:16
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