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Oak Ridge Observatory


 

In addition to operating the Foothill Observatory, the P.A.S. has its own private observatory in the nearby Santa Cruz Mountains. This location has room for members to set up their own telescopes and there is AC power available. Buildings at the site house the society's 12" and 16" telescopes; the 12" telescope is available for member use (after being checked out on it). The 16" telescope is not currently available pending repairs to the dome.

The Oak Ridge site is available only to current PAS members that have a signed "Oak Ridge Disclaimer" on file.

View a map of the sky above Oak Ridge Observatory!

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

Foothill Observatory Public Viewing
Start Date/Time: Friday, July 30, 2010 9:00 PM
End Date/Time: Friday, July 30, 2010 11:00 PM
Recurring Event: Recurring Event Every 1 week(s) on Friday until 12/31/2010 (total 70 events)
Importance: Normal Priority
Description:

Foothill Observatory is open for public viewing every clear Friday evening from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Visitors can view the wonders of the universe through the observatory's new computer-controlled 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.

The public viewing programs at Foothill are free of charge and are open to guests of all ages.

Please note that the observatory is closed when the weather is cloudy. 

Visitor parking permits are available from the machines in the parking lots for $2.00.

Created by William Phelps On Friday, September 18, 2009 12:00 AM

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