Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory Explained

Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory
Organization:	Community College of Rhode Island
Location:	Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
Coords:	41.7144°N -71.4825°W
Weather:	See the Clear Sky Chart
Established:	1978
Website:	http://www.ccri.edu/physics/observatory.html
Telescope1 Name:	16" Meade
Telescope1 Type:	Schmidt-Cassegrain

Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Community College of Rhode Island.^[1] It opened in 1978^[2] and is located in Warwick, Rhode Island, United States. The observatory was renamed in 1995 to honor Prof. Margaret M. Jacoby, the founder of the college's physics department,^[3] who secured the funding for its construction.^[4] The original 14" aperture telescope was replaced with a 16" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope in 2009.^[5]

See also

• List of observatories

External links

• Warwick Clear Sky Chart

forecasts of observing conditions covering Jacoby Observatory.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory . Physics Department, Community College of Rhode Island . 13 October 2013.
2. Web site: Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory . Huestis . Dave . September 2004 . Skyscrapers . Skyscrapers, Inc. (Amateur Astronomical Society of Rhode Island) . 13 October 2013.
3. News: She opened a DOOR into the HEAVENS . Tony . De Paul . Providence Journal - Bulletin . 15 November 1995 .
4. News: CCRI professor is guide to the galaxies - Margaret Jacoby shares enthusiasm with stargazers at observatory . Russ . Waterman . Providence Journal . 10 May 1988 .
5. News: Will stars shine for telescope's debut? . Thomas J. . Morgan . Providence Journal . 3 June 2009 .