The Ball State University Observatory is a collection of five permanently mounted
telescopes on the Cooper Science Building on the campus of the
Ball State University
Ball State University (Ball State, State or BSU) is a public university, public research university in Muncie, Indiana. It has two satellite facilities in Fishers, Indiana, Fishers and Indianapolis.
On July 25, 1917, the Ball brothers, indust ...
in
Muncie,
IN. Its largest telescope is a 16-inch
Meade LX200. The observatory is used primarily for student
astronomy classes and not research. The observatory also hosts public observation events for enthusiasts.
See also
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List of observatories
References
External links
Ball State University Planetarium and Observatory
Observatory
An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial, marine, or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geophysical, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed. His ...
Astronomical observatories in Indiana
Buildings and structures in Muncie, Indiana
Education in Delaware County, Indiana
Tourist attractions in Muncie, Indiana
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