Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory
Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Community College of Rhode Island.[1] It opened in 1978[2] and is located in Warwick, Rhode Island, United States. The Observatory was renamed in 1995 to honor Prof. Margaret M. Jacoby, the founder of the CCRI physics department,[3] who secured the funding for the construction of the Observatory.[4] The original 14" aperture telescope was replaced with a 16" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope in 2009.[5]
| Organization | Community College of Rhode Island | ||
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| Location | Warwick, Rhode Island, United States | ||
| Coordinates | 41°42′52″N 71°28′57″W | ||
| Weather | See the Clear Sky Chart | ||
| Established | 1978 | ||
| Website | http://www.ccri.edu/physics/observatory.html | ||
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  Location of Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory | |||
References
- "Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory". Physics Department. Community College of Rhode Island. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- Huestis, Dave (September 2004). "Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory". Skyscrapers. Skyscrapers, Inc. (Amateur Astronomical Society of Rhode Island). Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- De Paul, Tony (15 November 1995). "She opened a DOOR into the HEAVENS". Providence Journal - Bulletin.
- Waterman, Russ (10 May 1988). "CCRI professor is guide to the galaxies - Margaret Jacoby shares enthusiasm with stargazers at observatory". Providence Journal.
- Morgan, Thomas J. (3 June 2009). "Will stars shine for telescope's debut?". Providence Journal.
External links
- Warwick Clear Sky Chart Forecasts of observing conditions covering Jacoby Observatory.
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