Vassar College Observatory

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Observatory
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:Vassar_College
gptkbp:collaboratesWith Universities
Other observatories
gptkbp:coordinates 41.6542° N, 73.8956° W
gptkbp:established 1865
gptkbp:features gptkb:Refracting_telescope
Reflecting telescope
gptkbp:has Planetarium
gptkbp:hasEvents Lectures
Star parties
gptkbp:hasExhibition Astronomy exhibits
Space science exhibits
Telescope_displays
gptkbp:hasFacilities Classrooms
Research labs
Observing dome
gptkbp:hasHistory Renovated in 2000
Expanded in 1960s
First telescope installed in 1865
Founded_by_Matthew_Vassar
gptkbp:hasMember gptkb:American_Astronomical_Society
gptkb:Astronomical_League
New_York_State_Astronomical_Association
gptkbp:hasPatentNumber (845) 437-7310
[email protected]
gptkbp:hasPublications Astronomical research papers
gptkbp:hasResearchFocus Astrophysics
Planetary science
Stellar astronomy
gptkbp:hasWebsite www.vassar.edu/observatory
gptkbp:hosts Community events
School groups
Astronomy clubs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vassar College Observatory
gptkbp:isKnownFor Public engagement in science
Educational outreach
Research in astronomy
gptkbp:isOpenTo Public
gptkbp:isPartOf Vassar_College_campus
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Poughkeepsie,_New_York
gptkbp:offers Public viewing nights
gptkbp:operatedBy Vassar_College_Department_of_Physics_and_Astronomy
gptkbp:provides Workshops
Internships
gptkbp:supports Astronomy education
gptkbp:type Astronomical Observatory