Perkins Observatory
Perkins Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Delaware, Ohio, United States. It is owned and operated by Ohio Wesleyan University. In 1931 it had the third largest telescope in the World; the 69 inch aperture Perkins telescope came online at this observatory.
Analogue Kid, Public domain.- Astronomical observatory
- …lies at an elevation of 879 feet (268 metres)
- Description: astronomical observatory in Ohio, US
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Stratford and Hyatts.
Stratford
Stratford is an unincorporated community in Delaware County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.
Hyatts
Hyatts is an unincorporated community in Delaware County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.
3 miles southwest of Perkins Observatory
Delaware
Tysto, Public domain.
Delaware is a quaint town of 41,000 people in the Greater Columbus region of Ohio.
Perkins Observatory
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Latitude
40.25089° or 40° 15′ 3″ north
Longitude
-83.05574° or 83° 3′ 21″ west
Open location code
86GR7W2V+9P
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