Cincinnati Observatory

May 3, 2008 at 11:26 PM
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Built in 1873, the Cincinnati Observatory wears the label, "Birthplace of American Astronomy." The building has undergone considerable restoration over the past decade rescuing it from use as a storage facility and making it a popular place amongst visitors. The main building (shown here) houses a 16-inch Alvan Clark & Sons refracting telescope that is used in public outreach and for research. Photo by James Guilford.

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