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Astronomical observatory Observatory
John Payson Williston Observatory
The Williston Observatory, circa 1945-1955
OrganizationMount Holyoke College
LocationJewett Lane
South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°15′21.7″N 72°34′39.3″W / 42.256028°N 72.577583°W / 42.256028; -72.577583
Altitude231 feet
WeatherSouth Hadley Weather
Established1881
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Telescopes
24-inch Ritchey-Chretien reflector
8-inch Meade LX-200 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes
John Payson Williston Observatory is located in the United StatesJohn Payson Williston ObservatoryLocation of John Payson Williston Observatory
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The John Payson Williston Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at the highest point on the Mount Holyoke College campus. Constructed in 1881, the observatory is a modest building with a 24-inch Ritchey-Chretien reflector optical telescope. It is maintained and operated by the Mount Holyoke College Astronomy Department.

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  1. "Williston Observatory". 29 August 2017.

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