Ladd Observatory

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Ladd Observatory
Organization	Brown University
Location	Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Coordinates	41°50′20″N, 71°23′57″W
Altitude	226 ft (69 m)
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 inches (30 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

• List of observatories

[edit] References

• Ladd Observatory Encyclopedia Brunoniana by Martha Mitchell

[edit] External links

• Ladd Observatory homepage
• Ladd Observatory Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions.

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