Stellafane Observatory

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Stellafane Observatory
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Stellafane Observatory (Vermont)
Stellafane Observatory
Nearest city: North Springfield, Vermont
Coordinates: 43°16′40.7″N 72°31′9.6″W / 43.277972, -72.519333Coordinates: 43°16′40.7″N 72°31′9.6″W / 43.277972, -72.519333
Built/Founded: 1924
Architect: Porter,Russell W.
Architectural style(s): No Style Listed
Designated as NHL: December 20, 1989[1]
Added to NRHP: November 07, 1977[2]
NRHP Reference#: 77000107
Governing body: Private

Stellafane Observatory is a clubhouse of amateur astronomy, which had the largest telescope of any amateur club. The club had its first meeting in August 1920.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989.[1][3]

It is located off Breezy Road, in Springfield.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Stellafane Observatory. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ a b Harry A. Butowsky (May 1, 1989), National Register of Historic Places Registration: Stellafane ObservatoryPDF (32 KB), National Park Service  and Accompanying photos, exterior and interior, from 19.PDF (32 KB)


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