Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory

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Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory
OrganizationCommunity College of Rhode Island
LocationWarwick, Rhode Island, United States
Coordinates41°42′52″N 71°28′57″W / 41.71444°N 71.48250°W / 41.71444; -71.48250
WeatherSee the Clear Sky Chart
Established1978
Websitehttp://www.ccri.edu/physics/observatory.html
Telescopes
16" MeadeSchmidt-Cassegrain
Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory is located in the United States
Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory
Location of Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory
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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 CCRI physics department,[3] who secured the funding for the construction of the Observatory.[4] The original 14" aperture telescope was replaced with a 16" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope in 2009.[5]

See also[]

  • List of observatories

References[]

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

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