Vestal Street Observatory
Vestal Street Observatory is an observatory in Town of Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, which is located on Vestal Street. Vestal Street Observatory is situated near the museum Historic Mitchell House, as well as near Maria Mitchell Science Library.- Observatory
- …lies at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres)
- …is also known as “Maria Mitchell Observatory”
- …is operated by the Maria Mitchell Astronomy Department
- Address: 1 Vestal Street, Nantucket, MA
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Old Gaol and Nantucket Whaling Museum.
Nantucket Whaling Museum
The Nantucket Whaling Museum is a museum located in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. Nantucket Whaling Museum is situated 2,300 feet northeast of Vestal Street Observatory.
Jethro Coffin House
The Oldest House on Sunset Hill, also known as the… Jethro Coffin House is situated 2,700 feet north of Vestal Street Observatory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nantucket and Shawkemo.
Shawkemo
Hamlet
Shawkemo is a village in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. Shawkemo is situated 2½ miles east of Vestal Street Observatory.
Madaket
Village
Madaket is a census designated place in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. Madaket is situated 5 miles west of Vestal Street Observatory.
Vestal Street Observatory
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Latitude
41.28065° or 41° 16′ 50″ north
Longitude
-70.10436° or 70° 6′ 16″ west
Open location code
87HF7VJW+77
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Historic Mitchell House and Maria Mitchell Science Library.
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