Olin Observatory Explained

Olin Observatory
Organization:	Connecticut College
Location:	New London, Connecticut
Coords:	41.3789°N -72.1053°W
Altitude:	60feet
Telescope1 Name:	unnamed telescope
Telescope1 Type:	0.5 m reflector

Olin Observatory is an astronomical observatory in New London, Connecticut (USA), owned and operated by Connecticut College. It is part of the F.W. Olin Science Center. The observatory hosts public stargazing events, and is also used for undergraduate instruction.^{[1] [2]}

Telescopes

• A 0.5m (01.6feet) Ritchey–Chrétien reflecting telescope was built by Optomechanics and sits on a half-fork equatorial mount.^[3]
• An 1881 Alvan Clark refracting telescope is located at the old observatory on top of Frederic Bill Hall.

See also

• List of Astronomical Observatories

External links

• Observatories at Connecticut College
• Olin Observatory Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Connecticut College : Physics - Observatory Events . Connecticut College Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geophysics . 2012-01-14.
2. Web site: Connecticut College: Course Catalog: Physics, Astronomy, Geophysics . Connecticut College . 2012-01-14.
3. Web site: Connecticut College : Physics - Observatories . Connecticut College Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geophysics . 2012-01-14.