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Stony Ridge Observatory

Stony Ridge Observatory is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Palmdale, California. 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 Stony Ridge Observatory?

Stony Ridge Observatory is an astronomical observatory built by and for amateur astronomers in the mountains of Los Angeles County, California, in 1957. When installed, its 760 mm (30 in) Newtonian-Cassegrain likely ranked as 8th largest of all telescopes in California, and one of the largest amateur telescopes in the United States. The telescope is designed so that one of four Newtonian foci, or a Cassegrain focus, can be used. Asteroids 10168 Stony Ridge, 144633 Georgecarroll and 327030 Alanmaclure, were discovered at the observatory, and other scientific research has been conducted there. The observatory also has a 12-inch Cassegrain telescope and a number of accessory items, including CCD cameras and computer equipment.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Stony Ridge Observatory
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Palmdale
State
California
Website
http://stony-ridge.org/
IMLS Museum ID
8400602782
Coordinates
33.67026, -117.17495
What kind of museum is Stony Ridge Observatory?

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

Where is Stony Ridge Observatory located?

Stony Ridge Observatory is located in Palmdale, California at approximately 33.67026, -117.17495. See the map above.

Does Stony Ridge Observatory have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://stony-ridge.org/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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