Reynolds Observatory

Reynolds Observatory is Clarkson University's astronomical research facility, located at Potsdam Airport in New York State.

About Reynolds Observatory

Operated by Clarkson University, Reynolds Observatory is equipped with a 12-inch telescope used for bright star spectroscopy and narrow-field imaging, plus a 5-inch telescope for wide-field imaging work.

Telescopes & research

The observatory's research focuses on the time variability of binary stars, studied through spectroscopy and photometry, as well as photometric studies of nebulae searching for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon emissions.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits at Potsdam Airport in New York, United States, giving it open horizons away from the light of nearby towns.

Visiting Reynolds Observatory

Reynolds Observatory currently operates in science-only mode and is closed to the public, as it supports Clarkson University's ongoing research programme.

See your named star from here

Even though public visits aren't currently possible here, the coordinates of a named star can be viewed from any similar dark-sky site with the right equipment. Look it up in our star catalogue.