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Observatories
annotated astro-links
- Kitt Peak National Observatory
Supports the most diverse collection of astronomical observatories on Earth.
- Royal
Greenwich Observatory British Government.
Founded in 1675 by Charles II. The site includes history, astronomical
research, and particle physics research.
- Apache Point Observatory
Located in the Sacramento Mountains of south central New Mexico.
- Golendale Observatory
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).
A major site for University research, lots of projects. Also, a K-12
outreach program.
- Rattlesnake Mountain Observatory
The facility is located in Southeast Washington between Yakima and the
Tri-City area. It has a 31" instrument fitted for remote
operation.
- Steward
Observatory University of Arizona
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.
- Mount Wilson
Observatory
The famous facility near Pasadena, CA. Founded in 1904 by George Ellery Hale.
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