Fernbank Observatory

Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Fernbank Science Center. It is located between Decatur and Atlanta, Georgia (USA). The observatory owns a 0.9144 m (36.00 in) Cassegrain telescope housed beneath a 10 m (33 ft) dome.

0.9 meter Cassegrain
Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory
Radio dish and dome for the optical telescope.
OrganizationFernbank Science Center
LocationGeorgia
Coordinates33°46′44″N 84°19′5″W
Altitude323 meters (1,060 ft)
WebsiteFernbank Observatory
Telescopes
Tinsley0.9 m reflector
radio telescope3.0 m parabolic dish
Location of Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory
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References

  1. "Fernbank Observatory homepage". Observatory. Retrieved December 16, 2005.


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