Astrophysical Observatory
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Study of Pittsburg State University acquired the telescope in the 1990s and brought it to Kansas. However, the University was unable to find a suitable location for it because ambiant light from the city detracted from images seen through the scope. It sat in an airport hanger for a time until Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative and more than two dozen school districts partnered with Greenbush and Pittsburg State University to construct an observatory on the Greenbush campus. It is one-of-a-kind in this region because it is the only facility dedicated to public education, not just scientific research. The PSU-Greenbush Astrophysical Observatory opened with the intent of raising awareness of astronomy education for thousands of students, teachers, and community members.
The Observatory is host to monthly community events that are free of charge to the public and is handicap accessible. |
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For information regarding the observatory, please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Observatory Programming Coordinator |
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CLEAR SKIES FORECAST: Click HERE for more information or HERE for the iPhone application.
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