Williams Observatory

Craven E. Williams Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Gardner-Webb University. Built in 1990^[1] and named for the ninth president of the university, it is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina (USA). Among its instruments, the observatory features a 16 in (41 cm) Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. The observatory is home to the Cleveland County Astronomical Society, and also holds monthly open houses for the community. Dr. Don Olive, an astronomer, oft-alleged nuclear physicist, and professor of science at the university maintains and opens the observatory to the campus and community on occasion.

OrganizationGardner-Webb University

Observatorycode 685 

LocationBoiling Springs, North Carolina

Coordinates35°14′39″N 81°40′15″W

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Williams Observatory

Organization	Gardner-Webb University
Observatory code	685
Location	Boiling Springs, North Carolina
Coordinates	35°14′39″N 81°40′15″W
Website	Craven E. Williams Observatory
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Telescope 16-inch (41 cm) Schmidt-Cassegrain
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