Fernbank Observatory

Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Fernbank Science Center. It is located between Decatur and Atlanta, Georgia (USA). The observatory owns a 0.9144 m (36.00 in) Cassegrain telescope housed beneath a 10 m (33 ft) dome.

OrganizationFernbank Science Center

LocationDecatur, Georgia

Coordinates33°46′44″N 84°19′5″W

Altitude323 meters (1,060 ft)

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Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory

Radio dish and dome for the optical telescope.
Organization	Fernbank Science Center
Location	Decatur, Georgia
Coordinates	33°46′44″N 84°19′5″W
Altitude	323 meters (1,060 ft)
Website	Fernbank Observatory
Telescopes
Tinsley 0.9 m reflector radio telescope 3.0 m parabolic dish
Location of Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory
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