Fernbank Observatory

Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory
Radio dish and dome for the optical telescope.
OrganizationFernbank Science Center
LocationDecatur, Georgia
Coordinates33°46′44″N 84°19′5″W / 33.77889°N 84.31806°W / 33.77889; -84.31806
Altitude323 meters (1,060 ft)
WebsiteFernbank Observatory
Telescopes
Tinsley0.9 m reflector
radio telescope3.0 m parabolic dish
Fernbank Observatory is located in the United States
Fernbank Observatory
Location of Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory
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Further information: Fernbank Science Center

Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Fernbank Science Center. It is located between Decatur and Atlanta, Georgia (USA). The observatory owns a 0.9144 m (36.00 in) Cassegrain telescope housed beneath a 10 m (33 ft) dome.

0.9 meter Cassegrain

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References

  1. "Fernbank Observatory homepage". Observatory. Retrieved December 16, 2005.
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