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| Location | Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio |
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| Coordinates | 40°15′04″N 83°03′22″W / 40.251°N 83.056°W |
  Location of Perkins Observatory | |
Perkins Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Delaware, Ohio. It is owned and operated by Ohio Wesleyan University.
In 1931 it had the third largest telescope in the World; the 69 inch aperture Perkins telescope came online at this observatory.[1] The mirror was the largest cast in the United States up to that time, and it was made by the United States National Bureau of Standards.[1]
In the 1930s this observatory also started periodic document release called The Telescope, featuring results from the telescope but grew to include other astronomical information.[1]
The University partnered with Ohio State University in 1935, to help run the big telescope and the agreement lasted for almost seven decades.[1] In the 1960s the telescope was moved to Arizona, USA for better viewing conditions, and fitted with new larger mirror.[1] Nevertheless, the Observatory continued to be a hub of astronomical activity in the region and for the University.
In the 21st century the Observatory supports various public and academic astronomical activities and is a source for information such as NEO flybys in the community.[2]
- ^ a b c d e "Perkins Observatory | History | Perkins Observatory". owu.edu/perkins. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ Letizia, Jim (24 May 2019). "Rare Asteroid Passing By Earth This Weekend". www.wcbe.org. Retrieved 2019-10-01.