Ford Observatory (Ithaca)
Observatory
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The Clinton B. Ford Observatory is an astronomical observatory that is operated by the Ithaca College Department of Physics and Astronomy. The observatory is located in the forest on the south end of the Ithaca College campus in Ithaca, New York (United States). It is used by the college for astronomy classes and for research by physics faculty and students.[1] It was constructed in 1998 using funds from the National Science Foundation, Ithaca College, and a bequest from the late Clinton B. Ford,[2] with first light in September 1998.[1] It houses a CCT-16 16-inch (0.4 m) f/8 Cassegrain telescope manufactured by DFM Engineering.[2] Some electronics were repaired in 2018 through 2022 due to damage by rodents.[3][4]
| Organization | Ithaca College | ||
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| Observatory code | 845  | ||
| Location | Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||
| Coordinates | 42°25′3.12″N 76°29′38.67″W | ||
| Altitude | 348 m | ||
| Established | 1998 | ||
| Website | Clinton B. Ford Observatory | ||
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