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Where we discovered our place in the universe. Home to the 60 & 100-inch telescopes, as well as the CHARA Array.

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In 1904, the Snow solar telescope arrived from Yerkes, launching the world’s first observatory for astrophysics. Its unique horizontal design captures sunlight via coelostat mirrors—revealing the solar spectrum. A trailblazing start to a century of discovery!

In 1904, the Snow solar telescope arrived from Yerkes, launching the world’s first observatory for astrophysics. Its unique horizontal design captures sunlight via coelostat mirrors—revealing the solar spectrum. A trailblazing start to a century of discovery!