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Fernbank Observatory

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Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory
Radio dish and dome for the optical telescope.
OrganizationFernbank Science Center
LocationDecatur, Georgia
Coordinates33°46′44″N 84°19′5″W / 33.77889°N 84.31806°W / 33.77889; -84.31806
Altitude323 meters (1,060 ft)
WebsiteFernbank Observatory
Telescopes
Tinsley0.9 m reflector
radio telescope3.0 m parabolic dish
Fernbank Observatory is located in the United States
Fernbank Observatory
Location of Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory
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Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Fernbank Science Center. It is located between Decatur and Atlanta, Georgia (USA). The observatory owns a 0.9144 m (36.00 in) Cassegrain telescope housed beneath a 10 m (33 ft) dome.

0.9 meter Cassegrain

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References

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  1. "Fernbank Observatory homepage". Observatory. Retrieved December 16, 2005.
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