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Richard D. Schwartz Observatory

Located on the UMSL campus, the observatory is used for astronomical research and for public education during regular open house events. It houses a 16″ Meade LX200 telescope and two portable 8″ Celestron telescopes. The telescope can be used for imaging or spectroscopy with an SBIG ST-8 CCD camera.

recurring: Open house events are held from February through November each year
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Richard D. Schwartz Observatory

From February through November each year, the community is invited to view the night sky during open houses at the Observatory. During these popular events, a student or volunteer will point the telescope at various objects of interest, point out constellations, and answer general astronomy questions.

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Department of Physics and Astronomy
  (314) 516-5931

Location

  7809 Rosedale Dr, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA

More Information

http://www.umsl.edu/~physics/About%20the%20Department/astro.html

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