61. Caltech Astronomy : History: 1908-1949 The telescopes at Mt. Wilson and Palomar. http://www.astro.caltech.edu/observatories/palomar/history/

Printable Version The following timeline covers the early history of Palomar Observatory, from its conception in the early 1900's, through the 200-inch's twenty-one years of construction until it began full-time observing in 1949. All images except the last one ( Caltech Archives . Click on any image to enlarge. 1908: Mt. Wilson 60-inch telescope Under the supervision of George Ellery Hale, and through grants from the Carnegie Institution of Washington, the Mount Wilson 60-inch telescope is completed and sees "first light." It is the world's largest telescope, and with the exceptionally calm and stable atmosphere above the Los Angeles basin, astronomers can see fainter and more distant objects than ever before. Harlow Shapley uses this telescope to measure the size of our galaxy (the Milky Way) and the solar system's position in it. 1917: Mt. Wilson 100-inch telescope While the 60-inch is constructed, Hale and the Carnegie Institution plan a yet larger design. Despite technical challenges in casting and shaping the glass mirror, and difficulties with funding, the 100-inch telescope is completed in 1917. It is a temperamental machine - the large mirror is highly sensitive to temperature variations which cause it to go out of focus easily. Despite such problems, it provides an unparalleled view of the faraway universe. Edwin Hubble uses this instrument to determine the distances and velocities of neighboring galaxies, demonstrating that they are separate "island universes" and not small nebulae contained within the Milky Way, as many astronomers had previously thought. He also discovers the first indications that the universe is expanding. Measurements of more distant galaxies, and fine details of the near ones, are still beyond the reach of the 100-inch.

62. Astronomy/Observatories In Israel astronomy/observatories in Israel. The Wise Observatory ( The only professionaltelescope in Israel ) Israeli Astronomical Association http://wise-obs.tau.ac.il/obs_il.html

Astronomy/Observatories in Israel The Wise Observatory ( The only professional telescope in Israel ) Israeli Astronomical Association Sea of Galilee Astrophysical Observatory Observatory in Mikve Israel

63. History Of The Leander J. McCormick Observatory Early astronomy at the University of Virginia. http://www.astro.virginia.edu/research/observatories/26inch/history/

History of the Leander McCormick Observatory History of the Observatory Early Astronomy at UVA Leander J. McCormick Building of the Telescope and Observatory Hall of Precision Astrometry Personnel Directors Ormond Stone - Director, 1882-1912 Samuel A. Mitchell - Director, 1913-1945 Harold L. Alden - Director, 1945-1960 Laurence W. Fredrick - Director, 1962-1979 Other Astronomers Heber D. Curtis Charles P. Olivier Piet van de Kamp Alexander N. Vyssotsky This work is supported by National Science Foundation CAREER Grant AST-97025. Home History Museum Specs ... Tools Last modified Monday, April 25, 2005 webmaster

64. 4m International Liquid Mirror Telescope Project Top/Science/astronomy/Institutions/observatories/Future/Optical_and_Infrared http://vela.astro.ulg.ac.be/themes/telins/lmt/index_e.html

New! International Liquid Mirror Telescope Project Teams Science Links Didactics ... Bibliography The 4m International Liquid Mirror Telescope Project Extragalactic Astrophysics and Space Observations (EASO) Updated: VELA Sart Tilman CARO Updated: asurdej

65. Observatory: Definition, Synonyms And Much More From Answers.com observatories specializing in solar astronomy usually have coronographs and Modern astronomical observatories typically contain one or more permanently http://www.answers.com/topic/observatory

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Thesaurus Encyclopedia WordNet Wikipedia Translations Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping observatory Dictionary ob·ser·va·to·ry əb-z»r və-t´r ē, -tōr n. pl. -ries A building, place, or institution designed and equipped for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena. A structure overlooking an extensive view. [French observatoire (influenced by CONSERVATORY ), from observer , to observe, from Old French. See observe Thesaurus observatory noun A high structure or place commanding a wide view: lookout outlook overlook See awareness/unawareness Encyclopedia observatory, scientific facility especially equipped to detect and record naturally occurring scientific phenomena. Although geological and meteorological observatories exist, the term is generally applied to astronomical observatories. The Astronomical Observatory The function of the astronomical observatory is centered around the telescope . In addition to visual and photographic observations of astronomical bodies and phenomena, perhaps the most valuable use of the telescope is in connection with the spectroscopic study of starlight. The total light from a star is separated into its various wavelengths (see

66. LII - Results For "astronomical Observatories" Results for astronomical observatories 1 to 2 of 2. Ancient observatories.This website about ancient astronomy features exhibitions on Chaco Canyon (New http://www.lii.org/advanced?searchtype=subject;query=Astronomical observatories;

67. LII - Results For "astronomical Observatories Washington State Goldendale" Results for astronomical observatories washington state goldendale 1 of 1 Includes links to astronomy clubs and societies in the Pacific Northwest, http://www.lii.org/advanced?searchtype=subject;query=Astronomical observatories

68. Review: Small Astronomical Observatories Small Astronomical observatories is the latest in the Practical astronomy Small Astronomical observatories will be required reading for anyone seriously http://www.britastro.org/journal/archive/bone.htm

J. Brit. Astron. Assoc., 1, 1997, p.41 Small Astronomical Observatories by Patrick Moore (Ed.) Springer-Verlag, 1996. ISBN 3-540-19913-6. Pp ix + 229, DM 48.00 (pbk). reviewed by Neil Bone While many forms of astronomical observation can still be readily conducted with a minimum of setting-up, the ongoing 'CCD revolution' has again brought to the fore the value and convenience of having telescopic and other equipment housed in a permanent observatory. Local light pollution need no longer necessarily be seen as an obstacle to observing, and around the world there must be many individuals and organisations contemplating the construction of observatories, even in urban locations: this volume is aimed at them. Small Astronomical Observatories is the latest in the Practical Astronomy series edited by Patrick Moore, and like its companion volumes draws on the experience and expertise of several authors. 25 articles describe, with varying levels of detail, observatories constructed by lone amateurs, schools and other educational bodies. There are clearly two main approaches to observatory building – the dome, or the run-off shed. The aesthete may plump for the elegance of the former, while the pragmatist will happily settle for the utility and comparative ease of construction of the latter. Nuggets of useful information abound – again reflecting the authors' wide experience. For instance, the use of a piece of old carpet on a concrete floor may save that dropped eyepiece, and serves to insulate the observer's feet from some of the cold. A gap between the floor and telescope mount reduces vibration. Eric Strach rotates the roof of his solar observatory on roller-skate wheels, while Terry Platt's dome runs on golf balls! Ideas gleaned from the numerous, generally clearly-written articles could be readily merged to allow construction of the ideal observatory for the individual's purposes.

69. Government Of Saskatchewan - Astronomical Observatories astronomical observatories . is used for observatories . Resources availablefor astronomical observatories . Related Subjects. astronomy http://www.gov.sk.ca/topics/keyword/keyword?topic=science-technology&keyword=212

70. Observatories Web Directory. Top / Science / astronomy / Optical astronomy / observatories Cambridge. Department of astronomy (Leiden Observatory) Holland. http://www.reference.com/Dir/Science/Astronomy/Optical_Astronomy/Observatories/

Dictionary Thesaurus Encyclopedia Web Home Premium: Sign up Login YOUR AD HERE Dictionary ... Encyclopedia - Web Directory Web Directory Top Science Astronomy Optical Astronomy / Observatories CFHT Home Page Home Page of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Space Telescope Science Institute Home Page No description MMT Observatory Multiple Mirror Telescope Kitt Peak National Observatory KPNO is a division of the National Optical Astronomy Observatories which is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), Inc. under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. Nordic Optical Telescope No description European Southern Observatory Homepage The European Southern Observatory is an intergovernmental, European organisation for astronomical research, operates astronomical observatories in Chile and has its headquarters in Garching, near Munich, Germany. APO Home Page Apache Point Observatory JAC Hilo Home Page Joint Astronomy Centre Isaac Newton Group The Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes operate a suite of world class telescopes on the Island of La Palma in The Canary Islands. This website gives full details about the facilities offered on the 4.2-m William Herschel, 2.5-m Isaac Newton, 1.0-m Jacobus Kapteyn and Carlsberg Transit Circle Telescopes. This site also has information of interest to amateur astronomers who may be interested in finding out about our activities. SDSS WWW Server (www-sdss.fnal.gov)

71. Bulletin Of The American Astronomical Society, Vol. 35, No. 1, 2003 ANNUAL REPORTS OF ASTRONOMICAL observatories AND DEPARTMENTS. Adler Planetarium astronomy Museum, astronomy Department 1 Carnegie Institution of http://www.aip.org/baas/vol_35toc.html

[Other Issues] [Bulletin Home Page] [AAS Home Page] Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society Vol. 35, No. 1, 2003 ANNUAL REPORTS OF ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORIES AND DEPARTMENTS Carnegie Institution of Washington, Department of Terrestrial Magnetism 7 Case Western Reserve University, Warner and Swasey Observatory, Department of Astronomy 17 Catholic University of America, The, Institute for Astrophysics and Computational Sciences, Department of Physics 20 Challenger Center for Space Science Education, Department of Space Science Research 33 ... [AAS Home Page]

72. Istria On The Internet - Astronomy - Observatories Astronomical observatories. The science of astronomy has a long tradition at theUniversity of Vienna in Austria. Records show that astronomy has been http://www.istrianet.org/istria/astronomy/observatories.htm

Astronomy Astronomical Observatories The science of astronomy has a long tradition at the University of Vienna in Austria. Records show that astronomy has been persued since the middle ages. However, for most of the time the work of the Austrian astronomers was hampered by the lack of suitable telescopes. The largest telescope of the old Vienna Observatory, until the middle of the 19th century located on the roof of the old building of the University near the center of Vienna, had a diameter of only 6 inches. As a consequence astronomers in Vienna turned to other areas of interest; they became specialists in calculating orbits of planets and comets. During the 19th century Austria was a seafaring nation. To support the navigation of her ships at sea, Austria had, as all seafaring nations had to have, a naval observatory. The Austro-Hungarian Imperial Naval Observatory in Pola, Istria Photograph courtesy of Österreichisches Staatsarchiv Pola The oldest astronomical observatory in present-day Croatia was established in Pula in 1871 as part of the Hydrographical Institute of the Imperial and Royal Navy. Pola was the "Kriegshafen" (literally: war harbour) of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at that time.

73. Astronomy: Institutions: Observatories UFOseek Directory For Astronomy/Instituti UFOseek directory for astronomy/Institutions/observatories astronomy Institutionsobservatories. http://www.ufoseek.com/Astronomy/Institutions/Observatories/

Astronomy: Institutions: Observatories Advanced Search only this category Random Link UFOSeek Forum Webmasters Logout ... Institutions Observatories Observatories Subscribe Categories Future Gamma-ray Gravitational Waves Optical and Infrared ... X-ray Links 123World.com : Observatory Links http://www.123world.com/observatory/ A listing of observatories around the world. Review It Rate It Bookmark It Associated Universities, Inc. ... http://www.aui.edu/ Manages several astronomical observatories for universities and for the National Science Foundation. Press releases and information about the observatories. Review It Rate It Bookmark It AURA - Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy ... http://www.aura-astronomy.org/ AURA is a consortium of educational and other non-profit institutions that operates world-class astronomical observatories. Review It Rate It Bookmark It ESO - European Southern Observatory ... http://www.hq.eso.org/ ESO is an intergovernmental, European organisation for astronomical research, operates astronomical observatories in Chile and has its headquarters in Garching, near Munich, Germany. Review It Rate It Bookmark It Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics ... http://www.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/

74. Physics And Astronomy - Undergraduate Academic Programmes Astronomical observatories Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory Hubble Space Telescope Science Institute National Radio Astronomical Observatory. http://www.physics.yorku.ca/Undergraduate/links3.html

Astronomical Observatories Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Dominion Astrophysical Observatory Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory Hubble Space Telescope Science Institute ... National Radio Astronomical Observatory

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76. Links For Further Exploration: Astronomy 162 (Prof. Pogge Wi98) Links to Astronomical observatories. Disclaimer All annotations and comments reflect Astronomical observatories on the Web. GroundBased observatories http://www-astronomy.mps.ohio-state.edu/~pogge/Ast162/hotlinks.html

Astronomy 162: Credit: OSU Galaxy Survey Selected Astronomical Internet Links This page presents selected Internet links to provide students in my Astronomy 162 class with some good starting points for their own explorations of Astronomy on the Web. The topics are arranged by the units I used when I teach this course. Students enrolled in the other sections of Astronomy 162 instructors should have no trouble following them, as I follow the rough order of topics as the basic syllabus we all use. This set is not nearly as extensive as the links for Astronomy 161 . I always welcome email with suggestions for new links, or to report stale or broken links. You can browse the whole document, or use the Index below to jump to a particular category. The primary links are given by the highlighted URLs offset from the text. Index: General Interest Unit 1: Observed Properties of Stars Extras: Links to Astronomical Observatories All annotations and comments reflect my personal opinions, and do not reflect the views of The Ohio State University, the Department of Astronomy, or anyone else official or otherwise represented by some guy in a suit. Inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement, nor does exclusion imply a dismissal or negative judgement (the `net is vast but life is short). Corrections and comments are always welcome.

77. Adirondack Video Astronomy More Small Astronomical observatories Edited by Patrick Moore If you want tobuild your own observatory, don’t do anything until you read this book! http://www.astrovid.com/prod_details.php?pid=2578

78. Links To Dissemination Of Astronomy - Observatories Links Related to Dissemination of astronomy. observatories for education,public viewing and amateur observing. Montsec Astronomical Observatory. http://www.ing.iac.es/PR/dissemination/observatories.html

ING Home Page Public Information Dissemination of Astronomy Links Observatories Observatories Observatories for education and research UK National Schools' Observatory The Faulkes Telescopes (Hawaii, Australia) The STAR Network RoCCoTO Telescope ... Telescopes in Education (USA). The MOnitoring NEtwork of Telescopes (MONET) Observatories for amateur observing Astrolab (Belgium). Observatorio de la Avejerilla, en las cumbres de Gran Canaria. Observatorios de la red GEA. Kappa Crucis, Uruguay. ... Tenagra Observatories. Observatories for public viewing Directory by Bill Arnett. Observatorio Arturo Duperier, Arrecife, Lanzarote. Fox Park Public Observatory, USA. Observatories for education, public viewing and amateur observing Montsec Astronomical Observatory. Observatorio Cerro Mamalluca. Observatori Astronomic del Garraf Pine Mountain Observatory, USA. Largest telescope: 81.3cm and Friends of Pine Mountain Observatory The Boyden Observatory (South Africa). Largest telescope: 1.5m. Observatorio Astronómico de Mallorca, en Costitx (Mallorca) Back to the top ... Back Public Relations Officer Last Modified: 08 September 2005

79. Chile Activities : Astronomy Astronomical observatories. Paranal Hill (ESO) Region II of Antofagasta.123 km (76.8 mi) south of Antofagasta, by the gravel road that leads to the Paposo http://www.gochile.cl/Activ/astronomia.asp

HOME Handbook Destinations Activities ... Activities : Astronomy ASTRONOMY Introduction Basic Aspects Destinations Recommendations ... Services INTRODUCTION Man has been observing and studying the sky from time immemorial, and though this was once only a subject for priests, astrologers or scholars, nowadays this activity is within everyone's reach. Here in Chile you can take advantage of our particularly clear skies, technology, and landscape to take part in this fascinating activity. Astronomical Observation in Chile While throughout Chile the skies are good for observation, the northern skies are far superior than those in the south. The sky of the "Small North" region of Chile is recognized worldwide as the clearest and most transparent of the southern hemisphere. This region, the IV region of Coquimbo, boasts 345 clear nights a year, and large astronomical observatories have been built here equipped with sophisticated and powerful instruments. El Tololo, La Silla and the European Southern Observatory at Cerro Paranal are some of the most famous observatories. For expert or amateur astronomers, there are many places in this area to enjoy our skies, one popular place is the Elqui Valley. In these latitudes there are several important celestial phenomena to observe such as the Southern Cross, Alpha and Beta Centauri, and the Magellan clouds.

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