Apache Point Observatory
APO is privately owned and operated by the Astrophysical Research Consortium (ARC), consisting of the University of Chicago, Institute for Advanced Study, Johns Hopkins University, New Mexico State University, Princeton University, University of Washingt |
ASCA Information
The advanced satellite for cosmology and astrophysics. An orbital observatory. |
Asiago Observatory
The astronomical observatory is one of the two astronomical institutes of Padua. It shares the same buildings with the department of astronomy of the local university. The observatory and the astronomy department host, on two sites at Asiago, the major o |
Beijing Astronomical Observatory
Chinese Academy of Sciences. |
Berkeley Automated Imaging Telescopes
Unattended astronomical telescopes with electronic cameras to search for supernovae and monitor the brightness of celestial objects. |
Bologna Observatory
Part of Astronet, a network connecting the twelve Italian observatories and their detached seats with the national scientific network. |
Bucknell Observatory
Information about the Bucknell University Observatory, as well as on course offerings at the college. |
Calar Alto Observatory
A German-Spanish Astronomical Centre with telescopes up to 3.5m and an ALFA laser guide star for adaptive optics. Located in Southern Spain. |
Cambridge Optical Aperture Synthesis Telescope
A coherent array of four telescopes operating in the red and near infra-red, using Michelson interferometry on baselines of up to 100m to give images with a resolution down to 1 milliarcsecond. |
Carter Observatory
In addition to addressing the astronomical needs of visiting school groups and running an outreach program, observatory staff conduct courses, workshops, and seminars in astronomy for teachers, trainee teachers, amateur astronomers, and interested member |
Climenhaga Observatory
An FTP page listing activities and discoveries from the University of Victoria using their automated telescope system. |
Copenhagen University Observatory
The astronomical instruments here are: the 0.77 m Schmidt telescope a 0.40 m fotoelectric reflector a 0.25 m fotoelectric reflector. |
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
As a national center for astronomical research based on observations at ultraviolet, optical and infrared wavelengths, the DAO offers programs both for the interested public and for visiting research scientists from other institutions. |
Dutch Open Telescope
Innovative solar telescope on La Palma for high-resolution imaging of solar magnetism. |
ESO - La Silla Observatory
The home of the European Southern observatory (ESO) in Chile. |
Grove Creek Observatory
Run as a non-profit organisation for the benefit of the general public, amateur and professional astronomers. |
Harvard College Observatory
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Includes a brief introduction to the observatory. |
Haute-Provence (OHP)
An observatory in southern France. Site is written mostly in French but does include English-language text for several areas, such as general information about the observatory, tours, and educational opportunities. |
Hipparcos Space Astrometry Mission
Includes news, results, research tools, and educational opportunities. |
Howell Observatory
Operated by the University of Mississippi, site includes general information about the observatory, including photos and tour information. |
Instituto de Astronomía. Ensenada, B.C.,
Location, staff, and technical details. |
Interferometry Center of Excellence (ICE)
Chartered to ensure the development and maintenance of a leading edge capability in optical and near-infrared interferometry imaging and astrometric technology. Portal to details about most NASA interferometry project. |
JAC Hilo Home Page
Joint Astronomy Centre |
Kirkwood Observatory
Indiana University. |
Kitt Peak National Observatory
KPNO is a division of the National Optical Astronomy Observatories which is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), Inc. under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. |
Konkoly Observatory Home Page
In Hungary |
Lake Afton Public Observatory
Witchita, Kansas. Images too. |
Leiden Observatory
Research focuses on a number of different areas covering astronomical interests which range from the study of stars and the interstellar medium to galaxies and the large-scale structure of the universe. |
Limber Observatory Home Page
In Texas. |
Lowell Observatory
Flagstaff. |
Lund Observatory
University of Sweden. |
McDonald Observatory
Western Texas. |
Mount Laguna Observatory
San Diego State University |
Mount Stromlo and Siding Spring Observatory
Mount Stromlo, Australia |
Mount Wilson Virtual Observatory
Includes daytime image taken at Mt. Wilson Observatory. |
Mt.Suhora Observatory
Cracow, Poland |
Nanango TIE QUT Observatory
A joint project hosted in Australia by the Queensland University of Technology and the Stuart Range Observatory, this site extends the NASA-sponsored Telescopes In Education program. deliver opportunities for students and other community groups from aro |
NASA Infrared Telescope Facility Home Page
Hawaii. |
National Optical Astronomy Observatories
Their home page. They also give tours and let people peek through the little hole. |
NF/ Observatory Home Page
Western New Mexico University. |
Nordic Optical Telescope
While not very large, the NOT on La Palma has a brilliant construction and has proved to be a world class telescope. |
NOVA
Norwegian Observatory for Variable Astronomy, 350 m above sea level, four 20-40 cm telescopes. |
O.A.C.T. Home Page
An observatory in Italy. English version. |
Observatorio Astronomico Nacional
National Astronomical Observatory of Spain |
Osservatorio Astronomico di Brera
Milan, Italy. English and Italian. |
Ostrava Observatory
CCD photometry and visual observation at the Observatory and Planetarium of the Technical University in Ostrava. |
Paul Robinson Observatory
An Observatory operated by the New Jersey Astronomical Assn. The Observatory houses a 26" Reflector. Located in Hunterdon County, NJ |
Pico dos Dias Observatory
Information about the national observatory in Brazil. |
Piñon Flat Observatory
An observatory set up to measure geological variations. |
SFA Observatory
Auston State University Observatory. |
Sloan Digital Sky Survey
A dedicated 2.5 meter telescope which uses sensitive electronic light detectors to systematically map a quarter of the sky, building a catalog of celestial objects, galaxies, and quasars. |
SOFIA Homepage -
The latest in Airborne Astronomy. |
South African Astronomical Observatory
An introduction to the SAAO, a description of instrumentation and telescopes, an observation schedule, and information on educational opportunities. |
Stazione Astronomica di Cagliari
In Sardinia Italy. This is the english version of their page. |
Strasbourg Astronomical Observatory
Houses an extensive collection of astronomical databases. |
Tenagra Observatories
A private concern with lots of images of their discoveries. |
The Guillermo Haro Astrophysical Observatory
A teaching institution in Cananea,Mexico. Their telescope has a primary mirror of 2.12 meters. Apart from the main telescope they have a 16-inch MEADE for extinction measurements and a 8-inch seeing monitor. |
The Hard Labor Creek Observatory
The largest observatory in the southeastern United States, the observatory is operated by the GSU Astronomy Program, in support of basic observational research activities. |
The Teaching Observatory
U. of Florida. |
TLS
Observatory in Germany. English text. |
UBC Astronomy Telescope
Telescope astronomy group at UBC. |
UCI Observatory
24 inch computer controlled telescope at University of California, Irvine. |
United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT)
A 3.8-metre diameter infra-red spectrum telescope situated at the top of Mauna Kea, Big island, Hawaii. |
University of Alabama Astronomy
Their observatories home page. |
University of Hawaii
Observatory on Mauna Kea |
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia,
Astronomical Observatory |
University of Toronto Southern Observatory
Their Home page. |
UT RARC Homepage
Ritter Observatory, University of Toledo. |
Vatican Observatory
Their homepage. |
Zimmerwald Observatory
in Bern, Zurich. |
