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Dyer Observatory

Dyer Observatory is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Brentwood, Tennessee. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Dyer Observatory?

The Dyer Observatory, also known as the Arthur J. Dyer Observatory, is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Vanderbilt University. Built in 1953, it is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and is the only university facility not located on the main campus in Nashville. The observatory is named after Arthur J. Dyer, who paid for the observatory's 24-foot (7.3 m)-wide dome, and houses a 24-inch (610 mm) reflecting telescope named for astronomer Carl Seyfert. Today, the observatory primarily serves as a teaching tool; its mission is to interest the public in the fields of astronomy, science and engineering. The observatory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 6, 2009.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Dyer Observatory
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Brentwood
State
Tennessee
Website
http://dyer.vanderbilt.edu
IMLS Museum ID
8409500408
Coordinates
36.14896, -86.80410
What kind of museum is Dyer Observatory?

Dyer Observatory is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Dyer Observatory located?

Dyer Observatory is located in Brentwood, Tennessee at approximately 36.14896, -86.80410. See the map above.

Does Dyer Observatory have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://dyer.vanderbilt.edu. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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