Highland Road Park Observatory
| Highland Road Park Observatory |
| Organization |
Louisiana State University & Baton Rouge Astronomical Society & The Recreation & Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge |
| Location |
Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA) |
| Altitude |
5 meters (18 feet) |
Website
www.bro.lsu.edu |
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Telescopes
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| Unnamed Telescope |
Ritchey-Chretien 20" f/8.1 Telescope using hyperbolic figured 20" primary and 7.25" secondary lightweight conical shaped low expansion ceramic mirrors.[1] |
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Highland Road Park Observatory or Baton Rouge Observatory is an astronomical observatory is jointly operated by Louisiana State University's astronomy department, Baton Rouge Astronomical Society, and The Recreation & Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge. It is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA) in Highland Road Park.
See also
References
- "Highland Road Park Observatory Homepage". The Highland Road Park Observatory. http://www.bro.lsu.edu/.