| Williams Observatory | |
| Organization: | Gardner-Webb University |
| Location: | Boiling Springs, North Carolina |
| Coords: | 35.2442°N -81.671°W |
| Telescope1 Name: | Telescope |
| Telescope1 Type: | 16-inch (41 cm) Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Craven E. Williams Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Gardner-Webb University. Built in 1990[1] and named for the ninth president of the university, it is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina (USA). Among its instruments, the observatory features a 16abbr=onNaNabbr=on Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. The observatory is home to the Cleveland County Astronomical Society, and also holds monthly open houses for the community. Dr. Don Olive, an astronomer, oft-alleged nuclear physicist, and professor of science at the university maintains and opens the observatory to the campus and community on occasion.
Web site: Craven W. Williams Observatory at Gardner-Webb University . Oct 9, 2021 .
Web site: Cleveland County Astronomical Society Homepage . May 4, 2009 .
Web site: YouTube - Observatory Open House at Gardner-Webb University . Craven E. Williams Observatory at Gardner-Webb University . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/ttqP6alp7kw . 2021-12-21 . live. May 3, 2009 .