Chamberlin Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Observatory Park, Denver, United States
The Chamberlin Observatory features a red sandstone Romanesque structure housing a 20-inch refracting telescope manufactured by Alvan Clark & Sons with mount by George Saegmuller.
Construction of the observatory started in 1890 after Denver real estate developer Humphrey Chamberlin pledged $50,000, with the telescope receiving its first light in 1894.
The Denver Astronomical Society organizes public viewing nights and monthly open houses, allowing community members to observe celestial objects through multiple telescopes.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Denver maintains the facility, requiring advance registration through their website for participation in observation sessions.
When completed in 1894, the observatory's telescope ranked as the fifth-largest refractor in the world, positioned at an altitude of 1,651 meters above sea level.
Location: Denver
GPS coordinates: 39.67611,-104.95306
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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