John Payson Williston Observatory
Astronomical observatory
Observatory
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Location of John Payson Williston Observatory
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The John Payson Williston Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at the highest point on the Mount Holyoke College campus. Constructed in 1881, the observatory is a modest building with a 24-inch Ritchey-Chretien reflector optical telescope. It is maintained and operated by the Mount Holyoke College Astronomy Department.
See also
References
- ^ "Williston Observatory". 29 August 2017.
External links
- Williston Observatory
- Mount Holyoke College Astronomy Department
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