Mead Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Columbus, Georgia, US.
Mead Observatory is an astronomical research facility at Columbus State University equipped with advanced telescopes and monitoring equipment. The observatory operates within the Coca-Cola Space Science Center complex and serves both research and educational purposes.
The observatory was founded in 1996 and received its Minor Planet Center Observatory Code W22 in 2015. This recognition enabled student researchers to submit astronomical data to international databases.
The facility brings communities together through night sky observation programs held at different locations across Georgia and Alabama, connecting people with astronomy.
Students and faculty can operate observatory equipment remotely through the Real-time Interactive Observatory system. Night observations can be conducted via this system for research and learning activities.
The Real-time Interactive Solar Observatory program provides teachers with live solar telescope videos and images for classroom use. This allows classrooms to observe and study the sun in real-time.
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