Manastash Ridge Observatory
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Organization | University of Washington |
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Location | Ellensburg, WA |
Coordinates | |
Altitude | 1198 meters (3930 feet) |
Webpage | [1] |
Telescopes | |
Boller & Chiven Telescope | 30" cassegrain |
The Manastash Ridge Observatory is an astronomical observatory built in 1972 by the University of Washington. The obserservatory is approximately 2,600 square feet and includes a 30" Boller & Chiven cassegrain telescope. The observatory is mostly used by undergraduate students for basic observational skills.
Observatory Directors:
Current: Julie Lutz