Paul P. Feder Observatory - Glyndon, MN
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N 46° 52.007 W 096° 27.202
14T E 694085 N 5193509
Minnesota State University Moorhead's observatory, located in their outdoor science center.
Waymark Code: WM142QZ
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2021
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The Observatory houses a 16-inch cassegrain reflecting telescope that is so powerful you can see a candle flame 100 miles away. The Observatory and Science Center are used for undergraduate college instruction, research and public programs. According to Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: Yes
Is this a Club Observatory?: No
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1994
Altitude (meters): 310
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Visit Instructions:Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!
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