Vestal Street Observatory

Vestal Street Observatory is an observatory in , , , which is located on Vestal Street. Vestal Street Observatory is situated near the museum , as well as near .
  • Type: Observatory
  • Also known as: “Maria Mitchell Observatory”
  • Address: 1 Vestal Street, Nantucket, MA

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Old Gaol and Nantucket Whaling Museum.

Museum
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a museum, which is situated 540 feet west of Vestal Street Observatory.

Museum
The is a located in Nantucket, , . is situated 2,300 feet northeast of Vestal Street Observatory.

Museum
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The Oldest House on Sunset Hill, also known as the… is situated 2,700 feet north of Vestal Street Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nantucket and Shawkemo.

Town
is an island in , United…

Hamlet
is a village in Nantucket, , United States. is situated 2½ miles east of Vestal Street Observatory.

Village
is a census designated place in Nantucket, , United States. is situated 5 miles west of Vestal Street Observatory.

Vestal Street Observatory

Latitude
41.28065° or 41° 16′ 50″ north
Longitude
-70.10436° or 70° 6′ 16″ west
Elevation
49 feet (15 metres)
Operator
Maria Mitchell Astronomy Department
Open location code
87HF7VJW+77
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Historic Mitchell House and Maria Mitchell Science Library.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Maria Mitchell Association Research Center and Maria Mitchell Association Administrative Office.

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