Rosemary Hill Observatory, Astronomical observatory near Bronson, Florida, United States.
The observatory houses a 30-inch Tinsley reflecting telescope and an 18-inch Ritchey-Chretien reflector in separate domes on an 80-acre property.
The University of Florida established the observatory in 1967 through National Science Foundation funding and land donation from Marie Hergert.
The facility serves as the Department of Astronomy's primary training ground for graduate and undergraduate students conducting research and learning observational techniques.
Located 38 kilometers southwest of Gainesville, the observatory features dormitories for researchers during extended observation sessions and workshops.
The facility sits in the largest dark area of north Florida, with a zenith limiting magnitude of 6.8 for optimal celestial observation conditions.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 29.40010,-82.58620
Latest update: June 1, 2025 14:07
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