Rafes Urban Astronomy Center Denton Texas
N 33° 11.986 W 097° 12.511
14S E 666985 N 3674863
This is an observatory that used by the University of North Texas at Denton.
Waymark Code: WM5MPN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2009
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The Rafes Urban Astronomy Center opened October 3, 2007 and now houses observatory facilities for the program's observatory labs. The observatory is located west of Denton, Texas. The center's observatories are open every first Saturday of the month, for free to the public. You can also make a reservation for a private event.
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: No
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: Yes
Open to the Public?: Yes
Is this a Club Observatory?: No
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 2
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 2007
Altitude (meters): 195
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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!