Widener University Observatory

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Widener University Observatory

Organization	Widener University
Location	Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates	39°51′44″N 75°21′30″W / 39.86222°N 75.35833°W / 39.86222; -75.35833
Established	2004
Website	Widener University Observatory
Telescopes
Meade Telescope 16 inch LX200GPS SCT Meade Telescope 12 inch LX200GPS
Location of Widener University Observatory
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The Widener University Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Widener University, but donated by NASA. It is located in Kirkbride Hall on Widener's main campus in Chester, Pennsylvania. The observatory is intended for student use and research within the physics and astronomy department. In addition, public viewing sessions occur throughout the year that are opened to the surrounding community.

The observatory includes a 20.5 foot ASH dome housing a 16" LX200GPS SCT Meade telescope. Four smaller 12" LX200GPS Meade telescopes are used on two observation decks. (See Meade LX200)

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