Williams Observatory

Craven E. Williams Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Gardner-Webb University. Built in 1990 and named for the ninth president of the university, it is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina (USA). Among its instruments, the observatory features a 16 in (41 cm) Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. The observatory is home to the Cleveland County Astronomical Society, and also holds monthly open houses for the community. Dr. Don Olive, an astronomer, oft-alleged nuclear physicist, and professor of science at the university maintains and opens the observatory to the campus and community on occasion.

Williams Observatory
OrganizationGardner-Webb University
LocationBoiling Springs, North Carolina
Coordinates35°14′39″N 81°40′15″W
WebsiteCraven E. Williams Observatory
Telescopes
Telescope16-inch (41 cm) Schmidt-Cassegrain
Location of Williams Observatory

"Cleveland County Astronomical Society Homepage". Retrieved May 4, 2009.

"YouTube - Observatory Open House at Gardner-Webb University". Craven E. Williams Observatory at Gardner-Webb University. Retrieved May 3, 2009.

See also
  • List of observatories


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