Cincinnati Observatory

Local nameCincinnati Observatory
LocationCincinnati, United States

The Cincinnati Observatory, known locally as Mt. Lookout Observatory, is located in Cincinnati, Ohio on top of Mount Lookout. It consists of two observatory buildings housing an 11-inch and 16 inch aperture refracting telescope. It is the oldest professional observatory in the United States. It was a key facility for astronomical research and education at the University of Cincinnati and currently operates as a 19th-century observatory. There are regular viewings through both historical telescopes as well as tours and additional programs. The observatory also has an extensive outreach program, providing astronomical education for the Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana region.The Cincinnati Observatory is a contributing property to the Observatory Historic District.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Observatory

Official Website https://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org/

Email craig@cincinnatiobservatory.org

Phone +1-513-321-5186

Address 3489 Observatory Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45208, USA

Coordinates 39°8'21.099" N -84°25'21.997" E

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