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Williams Observatory
| Organization |
Gardner-Webb University |
| Location |
Boiling Springs, North Carolina |
| Telescopes |
16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Webpage |
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Craven E. Williams Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Gardner-Webb University. Built in 1990 and named for the ninth president of the university, it is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina (USA). Among its instruments, the observatory features a 16" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. The observatory is home to the Cleveland County Astronomical Society, and also holds monthly open houses for the community. Dr. Don Olive, a nuclear physicist and professor of science at the university maintains and operates the observatory.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Craven E. Williams Observatory Homepage. Craven E. Williams Observatory at Gardner-Webb University. Retrieved on March 21, 2008.
