Meyer–Womble Observatory, Astronomical observatory on Mount Evans, Colorado, US
The Meyer-Womble Observatory is an astronomical research facility on Mount Evans in Colorado, sitting at about 14,200 feet (4,300 meters) above sea level. At that height, the air is thin and the sky stays dark enough for detailed observation of stars and other objects in space.
The observatory was built in the early 1990s thanks to private donations and opened in 1995. Since then it has been run by the University of Denver as a working research site.
The University of Denver operates this facility as a center for astronomical research, providing educational programs and research opportunities for students and scientists.
The site is on an open mountain summit where weather can change fast and the air has much less oxygen than at lower elevations. Anyone going up should be in good shape and bring warm, weather-ready clothing.
The observatory has a binocular telescope with two separate optical paths, which creates a sense of depth when looking at objects in space. This kind of dual-channel design is rare among astronomical instruments.
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