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Observatory
Widener University Observatory
OrganizationWidener University
LocationChester, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates39°51′44″N 75°21′30″W / 39.86222°N 75.35833°W / 39.86222; -75.35833
Established2004
WebsiteWidener University Observatory
Telescopes
Meade Telescope16 inch LX200GPS SCT
Meade Telescope12 inch LX200GPS
Widener University Observatory is located in the United StatesWidener University ObservatoryLocation 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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  1. "Widener University Observatory". Retrieved 2007-09-07.
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