Ford Observatory (Ithaca)
| Organization | Ithaca College | ||
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| Observatory code | 845  | ||
| Location | Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||
| Coordinates | 42°25′3.12″N 76°29′38.67″W / 42.4175333°N 76.4940750°W | ||
| Altitude | 348 m | ||
| Established | 1998 | ||
| Website | Clinton B. Ford Observatory | ||
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  Location of Clinton B. Ford Observatory | |||
The Clinton B. Ford Observatory is an astronomical observatory that is operated by the Ithaca College Department of Physics and Astronomy. The observatory is located in the forest on the south end of the Ithaca College campus in Ithaca, New York (United States). It is used by the college for astronomy classes and for research by physics faculty and students.[1] It was constructed in 1998 using funds from the National Science Foundation, Ithaca College, and a bequest from the late Clinton B. Ford,[2] with first light in September 1998.[1] It houses a CCT-16 16-inch (0.4 m) f/8 Cassegrain telescope manufactured by DFM Engineering.[2] Some electronics were repaired in 2018 through 2022 due to damage by rodents.[3][4]
Nearby observatories
[edit]- Fuertes Observatory, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
- Hartung-Boothroyd Observatory, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
- Kopernik Space Education Center, Vestal, New York
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Briotta, David. "Observatory". Ithaca College. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ^ a b "Clinton B. Ford Observatory". Ithaca College. August 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ^ Davis, Jadyn (April 20, 2022). "Observatory under repair in hopes of viewing night in fall". The Ithacan. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ^ Peterson, Morgana Zendejas; Kerrigan, Thomas (October 19, 2022). "The Clinton B. Ford Observatory's new Telescope is now in place". The Ithacan. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Observatory news
- Ithaca College physics department
- Ithaca Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions covering Ford Observatory.
