Sommers–Bausch Observatory, Astronomical observatory at University of Colorado Boulder, United States.
The Sommers-Bausch Observatory operates multiple research telescopes, including a 24-inch Cassegrain reflector and two 20-inch Planewave CDK instruments.
The observatory began construction in 1950 through a bequest of $49,054 from Mayme Sommers, and the building completed in 1953.
Graduate students from the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences lead evening programs, introducing visitors to celestial observations.
The facility welcomes visitors during Friday evening open houses, starting at 8:00 PM in fall and spring semesters, and 9:00 PM in summer.
The observatory integrated CCD technology in 1986 and transformed two darkrooms into a computer laboratory with 38 workstations in 1997.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 40.00370,-105.26200
Latest update: May 1, 2025 09:41
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