Fox Park Public Observatory

For the observatory in Sunrise, Florida, see Fox Observatory.

Organization

Capital Area Astronomy Association, Lansing, Michigan

Location

Fox Memorial Park, Potterville, Michigan, United States

Coordinates

42°38′24″N 84°44′51″W / 42.640136°N 84.747447°WCoordinates: 42°38′24″N 84°44′51″W / 42.640136°N 84.747447°W

Established

1999

Telescopes

Central telescope	16 inch Meade Schmidt Cassegrain, pier mounted.
East telescope	12 inch Meade Schmidt Cassegrain
West telescope	12 inch Meade Schmidt Cassegrain

Fox Park Public Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Eaton County Parks Department and local amateur astronomers. Built in 1999, it is located in Fox Memorial Park near Potterville, Michigan (USA).

External links

Fox Park Public Observatory - official site
Fox Park Public Observatory Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions.

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