David Cole Observatory Explained

David B. Cole Observatory
Organization:Barnstable High School
Location:Hyannis, Massachusetts
Coords:41.6551°N -70.3214°W
Altitude:54feet
Established:2007
Telescope1 Name:Celestar 8 inch
Telescope1 Type:Schmidt–Cassegrain
Telescope2 Name:Celestar 11 inch
Telescope2 Type:Schmidt–Cassegrain
Telescope3 Name:Celestron 11" CPC telescope
Telescope3 Type:Schmidt–Cassegrain
Telescope4 Name:CGE 14 14 inch German Equatorial Mount
Telescope4 Type:Schmidt–Cassegrain
Telescope5 Name:Meade LX200 10 inch
Telescope5 Type:Schmidt–Cassegrain
Telescope6 Name:Orion SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope
Telescope6 Type:12 inch Dobsonian
Telescope7 Name:Coronado Solar Telescope
Telescope7 Type:60 mm

The David B. Cole Observatory is an educational astronomical observatory owned and operated by Barnstable High School. It is named after David Cole, the longtime trustee of the trust fund of Enoch Cobb.[1] The observatory itself houses one telescope, while there are mounts outside the building for four more telescopes. The observatory is also located within the grounds of the high school, thus allowing for more access to the building for its students.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Obituary: David B. Cole, lawyer, dedicated to Barnstable community. Funeral Feb. 25.. February 24, 2009. The Barnstable Patriot. 3 January 2010. Barnstable, Massachusetts.