Difference between revisions of "Rutherfurd Observatory"
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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 ''' | + | The '''Rutherfurd Observatory''' is the astronomy observatory atop of [[Pupin Physics Laboratories]]. It is named after Lewis Morris Rutherfurd, 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.[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/] | ||
| − | Since the construction of the [[Northwest Corner Building|Northwest Science Building]], the observatory has been blocked | + | Since the construction of the [[Northwest Corner Building|Northwest Science Building]], the observatory has been partially blocked causing the university to look into putting one atop a different building. |
==Inside the observatory== | ==Inside the observatory== | ||
Revision as of 10:58, 14 October 2010
The Rutherfurd Observatory is the astronomy observatory atop of Pupin Physics Laboratories. It is named after Lewis Morris Rutherfurd, 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]
Since the construction of the Northwest Science Building, the observatory has been partially blocked causing the university to look into putting one atop a different building.
