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[[Image:10 07 16.JPEG|thumb|right|The Rutherford Observatory]] | [[Image:10 07 16.JPEG|thumb|right|The Rutherford Observatory]] | ||
| − | The '''Rutherford Observatory''' is the astronomy observatory atop of [[Pupin Physics Laboratories]]. It is named after Lewis Morris | + | The '''Rutherford Observatory''' is the astronomy observatory atop of [[Pupin Physics Laboratories]]. It is named after Lewis Morris Rutherford, an astronomer and [[trustee]] from 1858 to 1884. It effectively replaced [[Wilde Observatory]]. |
| − | Rutherford, an astronomer and [[trustee]] from 1858 to 1884. | ||
The Astronomy Department hosts periodic "Open Nights" during the school year when the roof-top observatory is open to the public to view the stars.[http://www.astro.columbia.edu/outreach/] | The Astronomy Department hosts periodic "Open Nights" during the school year when the roof-top observatory is open to the public to view the stars.[http://www.astro.columbia.edu/outreach/] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks on the Morningside Heights campus]] | [[Category:Landmarks on the Morningside Heights campus]] | ||
Revision as of 12:34, 21 February 2008
The Rutherford Observatory is the astronomy observatory atop of Pupin Physics Laboratories. It is named after Lewis Morris Rutherford, an astronomer and trustee from 1858 to 1884. It effectively replaced Wilde Observatory.
The Astronomy Department hosts periodic "Open Nights" during the school year when the roof-top observatory is open to the public to view the stars.[1]
