Hard Labor Creek Observatory Explained

Hard Labor Creek Observatory
Organization:Georgia State University
Location:Rutledge, Georgia
Coords:33.6711°N -83.5939°W
Altitude:219 m (718 ft)
Telescope1 Name:Plane Wave Instruments Telescope
Telescope1 Type:0.7 m CDK700
Telescope2 Name:Plane Wave Instruments Telescope
Telescope2 Type:0.61 m CDK24
Telescope3 Name:RC Optical Systems Telescope
Telescope3 Type:0.51 m RCOS20

Hard Labor Creek Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Georgia State University in the United States. It is located within Hard Labor Creek State Park, 50 miles east of the Atlanta, Georgia campus.

Visiting the Observatory

The observatory is open to the public one evening per month during the spring, summer, fall, and winter months. These events are free and are staffed by astronomers from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Georgia State University. Potential visitors are advised that open houses are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather, and parking is limited so carpooling is highly encouraged. The current open house schedule can be found at GSU Astronomy Open House Schedule.

See also

References

  1. Web site: Hard Labor Creek Observatory homepage. Georgia State University Astronomy Program - HLCO . June 14, 2022 .

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