Shattuck Observatory
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At Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, Shattuck Observatory has served students and the public since the college's early astronomy programme began, and it still opens its doors for stargazing every Friday evening.
About Shattuck Observatory
Owned and operated by Dartmouth College, Shattuck Observatory is primarily used today for instructional purposes, giving students hands-on experience with observational astronomy.
History
Among its notable directors was Edwin Brant Frost, who later went on to direct the Yerkes Observatory, one of American astronomy's most prominent research institutions.
Telescopes & research
Beyond its own instruments, Dartmouth holds shares in two major research facilities: the MDM Observatory on Kitt Peak, Arizona, and the Southern African Large Telescope in South Africa, extending the college's observational reach well past Hanover.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located on the Dartmouth College campus in Hanover, New Hampshire, in the United States, part of the wider North America region.
Visiting Shattuck Observatory
Shattuck Observatory is open to the public for star observation on Friday evenings; check with Dartmouth College for current schedules and any weather-related cancellations before visiting.
See your named star from here
On a clear Friday night at Shattuck, the same coordinates used to track a star named through Star Register could be dialed into the observatory's telescope. Search the catalogue to find the right ascension and declination for yours.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
