Solar Observatory - Prairie View, TX
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N 30° 05.500 W 095° 59.057
15R E 212372 N 3332699
Observatory is on the campus of Prairie View A&M University.
Waymark Code: WM16EZT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2022
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Observatory is part of the College of Arts & Science.
Astronomy Houston
"At PVAMU over 400 students per semester are introduced to astronomy concepts through its physical sciences curriculum. Over the past several years, the university has been engaged at upgrading its existing Solar observatory and expanding the observatory by adding 2 new domes with 16 inch and 24 inch telescopes. The expanded observatory will enhance the hands-on experience for PVAMU students, and the popularity of Astronomy will help attract students into STEM fields and can help motivate them to move into STEM careers.
The new observatory will also hold public observing events will increase the public image of PVAMU."
ResearchGate
"There is an observation team mostly of students. The Prairie View Solar Observatory has a telescope array including a 35 cm reflector primary telescope which provides an H-alpha solar image, and a 15 cm full solar-disk telescope with a magneto-optical filter that provides a potassium-line image. Currently, the program is supported by NSF-REU with ten students participating and guided by faculty and staff. Each year there are 200 days available for observations in the northwest corridor of Houston, Texas"
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!