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Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory

Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Amado, Arizona. 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 Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory?

The Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory is an American astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO); it is their largest field installation outside of their main site in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is located near Amado, Arizona on the summit of Mount Hopkins.

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Museum details

Name
Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Amado
State
Arizona
IMLS Museum ID
8409500460
Coordinates
42.36977, -71.11216
What kind of museum is Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory?

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

Where is Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory located?

Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory is located in Amado, Arizona at approximately 42.36977, -71.11216. See the map above.

Does Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory have a website?

The IMLS record for Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory does not list a website.

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