Herrett Observatory

The Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science is a public astronomical observatory located at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States.[1] It opened on May 22, 2004 and features one of the world's largest fully wheelchair-accessible public telescopes.

Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center
OrganizationHerrett Center for Arts and Science, College of Southern Idaho
LocationIdaho
Coordinates42°35′02″N 114°28′13″W
Altitude1120 meters (3675 feet)
Websiteherrett.csi.edu/astronomy/observatory/
Telescopes
Norman Herrett Telescope24" (0.6m) f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien reflector
Location of Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center

See also

References

  1. "The College of Southern Idaho's Centennial Observatory". The Herrett Center for Arts and Science. Retrieved 28 June 2020.


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