Stokesville Observatory is an
astronomical
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observatory owned by H. D. Riddleberger of Harrisonburg, VA. It is located in Stokesville Campground in
Stokesville near
Mount Solon,
Virginia
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. The location is adjacent to the
George Washington National Forest
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.
The observatory has one silo-type room housing a 14-inch
Celestron
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History
The predecessor ...
Compustar telescope owned by James Madison University under a powered Ash observatory dome. An adjoining shaped room houses astronomy displays and materials used for instructional classes. The building is surrounded by a circle of 8 powered piers for mounting additional telescopes.
See also
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List of observatories
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References
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External links
Celestron Compustar Fan site Shenandoah Valley Stargazers who use and support the observatory
Astronomical observatories in Virginia
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