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Olin Observatory

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Olin Observatory
OrganizationConnecticut College
LocationNew London, Connecticut
Coordinates41°22′44″N 72°6′19″W / 41.37889°N 72.10528°W / 41.37889; -72.10528
Altitude60 feet (18 m)
WebsiteConnecticut College Observatories
Telescopes
unnamed telescope0.5 m reflector
Olin Observatory is located in the United States
Olin Observatory
Location of Olin Observatory

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]

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References

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  1. ^ "Connecticut College : Physics - Observatory Events". Connecticut College Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geophysics. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  2. ^ "Connecticut College: Course Catalog: Physics, Astronomy, Geophysics". Connecticut College. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  3. ^ a b "Connecticut College : Physics - Observatories". Connecticut College Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geophysics. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
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