Crow Observatory, Academic observatory at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Crow Observatory sits atop Crow Hall and contains a refractor telescope used for detailed study of the night sky. The facility serves both research purposes and offers public viewing experiences.
Washington University acquired the Yeatman telescope in 1863 and installed it for astronomical research. Following relocation after the 1904 World's Fair, the telescope found its permanent home here.
The observatory functions as an educational center where students and faculty conduct research while offering guided viewing sessions for the local community.
The facility opens for evening visits during fall and spring seasons when weather conditions allow clear viewing. Plan your visit with awareness that cloudy skies can affect access to the telescope.
The telescope was built by Henry Fitz & Co, craftspeople known for precision optics work during the 1800s. A transit mechanism added in 1882 enhanced its observational capabilities for tracking celestial movements.
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