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Principia Astronomical Observatory

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Principia Astronomical Observatory
OrganizationPrincipia College
Observatory code 846 Edit this on Wikidata
Location1 Maybeck Place, Elsah, IL
Coordinates38°57′01″N 90°20′41″W / 38.9501896°N 90.3448462°W / 38.9501896; -90.3448462
EstablishedJune 18, 1998
Telescopes
Ritchey-Chretien16 in mirror
Principia Astronomical Observatory is located in the United States
Principia Astronomical Observatory
Location of Principia Astronomical Observatory
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The Principia Astronomical Observatory was installed on June 18, 1998[1]. It features a 16[2] inch mirror and is of a Ritchey-Chretien design. The objective focal length of the telescope is 4000 mm. The control software is by the Telescope Control System writen by Dave Harvey of Comsoft Software (of Tucson, AZ). The mirror was ground and certified by Don Loomis, former chief optician at Kitt Peak National Laboratories.

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References

  1. ^ "Principia Astronomical Observatory". Retrieved 2010-06-17.
  2. ^ "Principia College". Retrieved 2010-06-17.



  • Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions covering Principia Astronomical Observatory.

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