Winfree Observatory
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Winfree Observatory is a small astronomical observatory owned and operated by Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia.
About Winfree Observatory
Built in 1900, the observatory is named after Maj. C.V. Winfree and remains part of the college's science facilities more than a century later.
Location & getting there
Winfree Observatory is located on the Randolph College campus in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Visiting Winfree Observatory
Public opening hours aren't listed here, so it's best to check with Randolph College directly or via its website before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
More than 120 years after it was built, Winfree Observatory still points at the same kind of coordinates recorded for every star named through Star Register. Browse the catalogue or name a star today.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
