University of Oklahoma Observatory
Encyclopedia
University of Oklahoma Observatory (IAU code H30) is an astronomical
observatory
. It is located in Norman, Oklahoma
, on the campus of the University of Oklahoma
.
The original 10 inch Newtonian reflector was replaced by a 0.4 meter Meade SCT in 1995.
Astronomy
Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the atmosphere of Earth...
observatory
Observatory
An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geology, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed...
. It is located in Norman, Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Norman is a city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States, and is located south of downtown Oklahoma City. It is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Norman was to have 110,925 full-time residents, making it the third-largest city in Oklahoma and the...
, on the campus of the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
.
The original 10 inch Newtonian reflector was replaced by a 0.4 meter Meade SCT in 1995.
External links
- Oklahoma City Clear sky clock Weather forecasts of observing conditions.