Rolnick Observatory
The observatory in 2012 | |||||
Organization | Westport Astronomical Society | ||||
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Location | Westport, Connecticut, USA | ||||
Coordinates | 41°10′16″N 73°19′49.80″W / 41.17111°N 73.3305000°W | ||||
Website |
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Location of Rolnick Observatory | |||||
Rolnick Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Westport, Connecticut, operated by the Westport Astronomical Society. It is named after Gerry Rolnick, a co-founder of the Westport Astronomical Society and the engineer who ground the reflective mirror in the telescope. The observatory is located at the highest elevation in the town.[1] It was built upon the former BR-73 Nike missile site in the mid-1960s and has undergone several upgrades and refurbishments since then.[2][3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Rolnick Observatory homepage". The Rolnick Observatory. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
- ↑ Anthony D'Amato & Ed Thelen. "Missile Sites". Retrieved 2008-07-25.
- ↑ "Westport Astronomical Society". Retrieved 2011-09-27.
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