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Observatories     annotated astro-links

  • Kitt Peak National Observatory
    http://www.noao.edu/kpno/
    Supports the most diverse collection of astronomical observatories on Earth.


  • Apache Point Observatory
    http://www.apo.nmsu.edu/
    A fairly new facility. There is an on-site search engine.


  • Golendale Observatory
    http://www.perr.com/gosp.html
    Near Goldendale, WA. Owned by Washington State and run by the parks dept. It has a 24.5 inch scope.


  • National Optical Astronomy Observatories Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA).
    http://www.noao.edu/noao.html
    A major site for University research, lots of projects. Also, a K-12 outreach program. The site includes an on-line newsletter.


  • Rattlesnake Mountain Observatory
    http://www.aastaonline.org/observatory.html
    The facility is located in Southeast Washington between Yakima and the Tri-City area. It has a 31" instrument which is being fitted for remote operation.


  • Royal Greenwich Observatory British Government.
    http://www.rog.nmm.ac.uk/
    Founded in 1675 by Charles II. The site includes history, astronomical research, and particle physics research.


  • Steward Observatory University of Arizona
    http://www.as.arizona.edu/
    The research division of the University Astronomy Department. One of the premier astronomy research facilities in the world - observational and theoretical. Includes lots of related links such as the famous UofA mirror Lab, and Kitt Peak.


  • Mount Wilson Observatory
    http://www.mtwilson.edu/
    The famous facility near Pasadena, CA. Robert Jastrow is the director.
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