Cincinnati Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Mount Lookout, Cincinnati, United States.
The Cincinnati Observatory encompasses two buildings on Mount Lookout, containing an 11-inch and a 16-inch refracting telescope for astronomical research.
The cornerstone ceremony in 1843 featured former President John Quincy Adams delivering his final public speech, leading to Mount Ida's renaming to Mount Adams.
The observatory maintains two historical telescopes from 1845 and 1904, providing educational programs and astronomical research opportunities for the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana region.
Regular telescope viewings occur on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from noon to 3 PM, with special evening programs scheduled throughout December 2024.
The 1845 Merz und Mahler telescope continues its operation since installation, making it potentially the longest continuously used telescope worldwide.
Location: Cincinnati
Architects: Samuel Hannaford
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Website: http://cincinnatiobservatory.org
GPS coordinates: 39.13861,-84.42278
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:04
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