- Maynard F. Jordan Observatory
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Maynard F. Jordan Observatory Organization University of Maine Location Orono, Maine (USA) CoordinatesEstablished 1901 Website
www.galaxymaine.com/OB/OB.htmMaynard F. Jordan Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by University of Maine. Its first telescope was installed at the university in 1901. It is located in Orono, Maine, USA. It is the only public observatory in the state of Maine,USA. Operated by the department of Physics and Astronomy, the eight-foot Alvan Clark telescope is housed under a twelve-foot dome.
See also
- List of observatories
References
- "Maynard F. Jordan Observatory Homepage". Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium. http://www.umainesky.com/. Retrieved December 14, 2005.
External links
- Maynard F. Jordan Observatory Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions.
University of Maine UMaine Notable people • Orono • Collins Center for the Arts • Fay Hyland Botanical Plantation • Hudson Museum • Maynard F. Jordan Observatory • Museum of Art • University of Maine system
Student media Sports Maine Black Bears • Black Bear Sports Network • Men's ice hockey • Alfond Stadium • Mahaney Diamond
Organizations and Greek Francis Crowe Society • The Senior Skull Honor Society • Phi Eta Kappa • Wilde Stein Alliance for Sexual Diversity
Affiliates Categories:- Astronomical observatories in Maine
- University of Maine
- Astronomical observatory stubs
- Maine building and structure stubs
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