Ladd Observatory
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| Ladd Observatory | |
| Organization: | Brown University |
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| Location: | Providence, Rhode Island, USA |
| Coordinates: | |
| Altitude: | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Weather: | See the Clear Sky Clock |
| Established: | 1891 |
| Website: | [1] |
| Telescopes | |
| 12 inch: | refractor |
| 80 mm: | transit instrument |
The Ladd Observatory is an astronomical observatory of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. The observatory was dedicated in 1891 and is named for benefactor Herbert W. Ladd.
The main telescope is a 12 inch (30.48 cm) refractor with a lens made by John Brashear following the design of Charles S. Hastings. The equatorial mount and mechanical clock drive were made by George N. Saegmuller.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Ladd Observatory homepage
- Ladd Observatory entry from Encyclopedia Brunoniana
- Ladd Observatory Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions.
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