Northwood Ridge Observatory
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Northwood Ridge Observatory is a robotic astronomical observatory in Northwood, New Hampshire, in the United States, built to collect data automatically every clear night.
About Northwood Ridge Observatory
The observatory was built in 1997 by John Blackwell and operates robotically, allowing it to gather observations without an observer present whenever the sky is clear.
Telescopes & research
Its equipment ranges from 106mm to 8-inch telescopes fitted with CCD imaging, and the site contributes to astronomical research including minor planet observations; by one documented record it had logged 67,581 data entries. The observatory is also associated with the GLOBE programme, supporting science education for both primary (K-6) and secondary (7-12) grade levels.
Location & getting there
Northwood Ridge Observatory is located in Northwood, New Hampshire, in the North America region.
See your named star from here
A robotic setup built to observe faint minor planets night after night can just as precisely be pointed at a fixed star's coordinates. If you have named a star with Star Register, find its position in the star catalogue to see what a similar instrument would capture.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
