Oak Ridge Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Harvard, Massachusetts, US.
The Oak Ridge Observatory features the largest optical telescope positioned east of Texas, equipped with a 61-inch reflector for celestial observations.
The Center for Astrophysics operated this scientific facility from its establishment in 1933 until the conclusion of primary operations in August 2005.
Scientists at Oak Ridge Observatory dedicated four decades to tracking minor planets and asteroids, expanding knowledge about objects within the Solar System.
The observatory maintains its Optical SETI program operations at 42 Pinnacle Road, with geographic coordinates at latitude 42.505 and longitude -71.5583.
An 84-foot steerable radio telescope at the facility participated in Project BETA, conducting systematic searches for extraterrestrial intelligence signals.
Location: Massachusetts
Official opening: 1933
Website: http://tdc-www.harvard.edu/oakridge/oakridge
GPS coordinates: 42.50500,-71.55830
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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