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'''C.E.K. Mees Observatory''' is an [[astronomy|astronomical]] [[observatory]] in [[Bristol, New York|Bristol]], [[New York State|New York]], owned and operated by |
'''C. E. K. Mees Observatory''' is an [[astronomy|astronomical]] [[observatory]] in [[Bristol, New York|Bristol]], [[New York State|New York]], owned and operated by the [[University of Rochester]]. The observatory is named after C. E. [[Kenneth Mees]], "in honor of his pioneering work in the development of sensitive photographic emulsions for use in astronomy." |
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The site possesses a 24 in (61 |
The site possesses a 24 in (61 cm) [[Cassegrain telescope]] on an English-style [[telescope mount]] in a two-story dome in addition to a 12 in (31 cm) Orion SkyQuest [[Dobsonian]], an inoperative 6 in (15 cm) [[Newtonian reflector]] on a German [[equatorial mount]], and a 6 in [[refractor]] used as a guide telescope. The observatory is notable as a premier location for astronomical observation in Ontario county due to the low levels of light pollution and relative elevation, given that it is situated on the highest point in Ontario county. |
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The observatory also boasts a vacation home run by the University of Rochester which is used for public outreach, University faculty retreats, and astronomers who stay the night. |
The observatory also boasts a vacation home run by the University of Rochester which is used for public outreach, University faculty retreats, and astronomers who stay the night. |
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The public is welcome to come on free public tours of the observatory during the summer. The tour website may be found in the external links section below. |
The public is welcome to come on free public tours of the observatory during the summer. The tour website may be found in the external links section below. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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*[[List of observatories]] |
*[[List of astronomical observatories]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://cleardarksky.com/c/CEKMsObNYkey.html?1 C.E.K. Mees Observatory Clear Sky Clock] Forecasts of observing conditions |
*[http://cleardarksky.com/c/CEKMsObNYkey.html?1 C.E.K. Mees Observatory Clear Sky Clock] Forecasts of observing conditions |
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* [https://webapps.pas.rochester.edu/mees/ Mees Observatory Tours] Sign up for a free public tour on summer weekends. |
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| Alternative names | C.E.K. Mees Observatory | ||
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| Named after | Kenneth Mees  | ||
| Organization | University of Rochester | ||
| Standort | South Bristol, New York | ||
| Coordinates | 42°42′01.0″N 77°24′31.56″W / 42.700278°N 77.4087667°W | ||
| Altitude | 720 m (2,260 ft) | ||
| Website | website | ||
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C. E. K. Mees Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Bristol, New York, owned and operated by the University of Rochester. The observatory is named after C. E. Kenneth Mees, "in honor of his pioneering work in the development of sensitive photographic emulsions for use in astronomy."
The site possesses a 24 in (61 cm) Cassegrain telescope on an English-style telescope mount in a two-story dome in addition to a 12 in (31 cm) Orion SkyQuest Dobsonian, an inoperative 6 in (15 cm) Newtonian reflector on a German equatorial mount, and a 6 in refractor used as a guide telescope. The observatory is notable as a premier location for astronomical observation in Ontario county due to the low levels of light pollution and relative elevation, given that it is situated on the highest point in Ontario county. The observatory also boasts a vacation home run by the University of Rochester which is used for public outreach, University faculty retreats, and astronomers who stay the night. The public is welcome to come on free public tours of the observatory during the summer. The tour website may be found in the external links section below.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- "C.E.K. Mees Observatory homepage". C.E.K. Mees Observatory. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
External links
[edit]- C.E.K. Mees Observatory Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions
- Mees Observatory Tours Sign up for a free public tour on summer weekends.
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