McCormick Observatory, Astronomical observatory on Mount Jefferson, Charlottesville, United States
The observatory features a 26-inch refractor telescope designed by Alvan Clark & Sons, housed under a 45-foot dome with three shutters.
The McCormick Observatory, established in 1884, received funding from Leander McCormick following communication between Robert E. Lee and Joseph Henry.
The facility conducts an educational program where astronomers present different topics during public viewing sessions on the first and third Friday nights.
Located at 600 McCormick Road at 264 meters elevation, the observatory requires advance registration for all visits and operates different hours during standard time.
The observatory recorded its first observations during the Transit of Venus in December 1882, before the telescope's official completion.
Location: Albemarle County
Architects: Alvan Clark & Sons
Address: 600 McCormick Road
Website: http://astro.virginia.edu/research/observatories/McCormick.php
GPS coordinates: 38.03283,-78.52233
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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