University of New Hampshire Observatory
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Near the old Durham Reservoir, the University of New Hampshire Observatory gives physics students a hands-on view of the sky as part of their coursework.
About University of New Hampshire Observatory
The observatory is owned and operated by the University of New Hampshire's Department of Physics. Its main instrument is a 0.35-metre (14-inch) Schmidt-Cassegrain reflecting telescope, donated to the observatory in 1984, and it is used exclusively for educational purposes.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in Durham, New Hampshire, near the old Durham Reservoir, close to the main University of New Hampshire campus.
Visiting University of New Hampshire Observatory
As the observatory serves the Department of Physics' teaching programme, check the department's website for information on any public or student events before visiting.
See your named star from here
A 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope used for teaching is exactly the kind of instrument that can be pointed at a named star's coordinates. If you'd like a star of your own to look for, explore our packages or browse the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
