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Since the mid-1960s the observatory has expanded and grown. Dr. John Stull expanded and built many of the telescopes and buildings currently in use. Dr. David Toot, professor emeritus, was the second ...

On a hill where Aztec priests once studied the stars, President Manuel Avila Camacho of Mexico dedicated a great modern observatory. Tonanzintla, near Puebla, 70 miles southeast of Mexico City ...

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Inside, the access to the second floor is by a wooden spiral staircase with a conventional steepness. Also note that while McKim is an excellent example of a historic observatory, it lacks the modern ...

The Archenhold Observatory's refracting telescope is a full 21 meters long. Looking through the powerful refractor opens up ...

In good sky conditions we will also set up Celestron telescopes on the lawn around the observatory. Please note that while McKim is well equipped for observing the sky, it lacks the modern convenience ...