Vernonia Peak Observatory Explained

Vernonia Peak Observatory
Organization:Northwest Astronomy Group
Location:Vernonia, Oregon
Altitude:340m (1,120feet)
Website:www.nwag.portland.or.us
Telescope1 Name:Hammil
Telescope1 Type:24 inch composite mirror[1] equivalent to 200inches or larger[2]
Telescope2 Name:Newtonian
Telescope2 Type:12.5 inch Newtonian Reflector[3] equiv. to 130inches

Vernonia Peak Observatory or VPO is a private research facility astronomical observatory owned and operated by Northwest Astronomy Group.[4] It is located near Vernonia between Portland and Astoria, Oregon, US.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The 24-Inch (60.7cm) Hammil Telescope. 2010-06-06.
  2. Web site: Mission Statement of the Northwest Astronomy Group. Sandy. Mikalow. 2010-06-06.
  3. Web site: The 12.5-Inch (31.7cm) Newtonian Reflector. 2010-06-06.
  4. Web site: Vernonia Peak Observatory Homepage . Northwest Astronomy Group . 2010-06-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110903194257/http://www.nwag.portland.or.us/ . September 3, 2011 .

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