Jewett Observatory
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Organization | Washington State University |
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Unnamed Telescope | Unknown size reflector |
James Richard Jewett Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Washington State University. It is located in Pullman, Washington (USA). It claims to have the second-largest refracting telescope in the state of Washington. Its present dome was dedicated in 1953 and it is named after the father of a supporter of the observatory, Mr. George Jewett of Spokane.
[edit] See also
[edit] Reference
- James Richard Jewett Observatory Homepage. Astronomy Program at WSU. Retrieved on December 15, 2005.
[edit] External Links
- Jewett Observatory Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions.