Fernbank Observatory
Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Fernbank Science Center. It is located between Decatur and Atlanta, Georgia (USA). The observatory owns a 0.9144 m (36.00 in) Cassegrain telescope housed beneath a 10 m (33 ft) dome.
0.9 meter Cassegrain
 Radio dish and dome for the optical telescope. | |||||
| Organization | Fernbank Science Center | ||||
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| Location | Decatur, Georgia | ||||
| Coordinates | 33°46′44″N 84°19′5″W | ||||
| Altitude | 323 meters (1,060 ft) | ||||
| Website | Fernbank Observatory | ||||
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  Location of Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory | |||||
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See also
References
- "Fernbank Observatory homepage". Observatory. Retrieved December 16, 2005.
External links
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- Fernbank Observatory Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions.
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