Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
James Richard Jewett Observatory
James Richard Jewett Observatory is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Pullman, Washington. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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What is James Richard Jewett Observatory?
The James Richard Jewett Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Washington State University. It is located in Pullman, Washington (US). It houses the largest refracting telescope in the state of Washington. The 12-inch lens was originally ground and polished between 1887 and 1889 by Alvan Clark & Sons for an amateur astronomer, who died before the telescope could be assembled. The lens was put into storage, and was purchased by the university when it came up for auction in the 1950s. Its present dome was dedicated in 1953 and it is named after the father of a supporter of the observatory, Mr. George Jewett of Spokane.
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Museum details
- Name
- James Richard Jewett Observatory
- City
- Pullman
- State
- Washington
- IMLS Museum ID
- 8409500560
- Coordinates
- 46.72440, -117.16624
What kind of museum is James Richard Jewett Observatory?
James Richard Jewett Observatory is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →
Where is James Richard Jewett Observatory located?
James Richard Jewett Observatory is located in Pullman, Washington at approximately 46.72440, -117.16624. See the map above.
Does James Richard Jewett Observatory have a website?
The IMLS record for James Richard Jewett Observatory does not list a website.