The Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center and Observatory

Weather Information for the Observatory

The Naylor Observatory (click for larger image)

Harrisburg, PA (click for larger image)

Current Weather

History of the Naylor Astronomical Center

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Telescopes

1. •17" f/15 Classical Cassegrain under the French Dome
   

2. •14" f/10 Meade LX200GPS Completely Computerized Go-To Schmidt-Cassegrain with GPS in our New Observatory
   

3. •14" f/11 Celestron C-14 Schmidt-Cassegrain in our New Observatory
   

4. •12.5" f/6.5 Cave Newtonian in the Culver Roll-off Building
   

5. •10" Cave Newtonian on a portable pier.
   

6. •Coronado Solar Telescope for viewing the Sun in Hydrogen Alpha
   

Other Resources

1. •SBIG ST7XME NABG CCD Camera
   

2. •Stellacam EX imaging system
   

3. •A wide selection of eyepieces, filters, and other accessories for visual observation.
   

4. •T-Rings and Adapters and other equipment for Astrophotography
   

5. •An astronomical library (contains books, slides, software, and videos)
   

6. •Computers with astronomy software and internet access
   

7. •Kitchen and bathroom facilities
   

Virtual Tour

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Detailed Location

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Location:
Lat/Lon: 40.1469 North, 76.8989 West
Elevation: 170 meters (559 feet MSL)
UTM: Northing 4445790.5, Easting 338253.03, Zone 18
Maidenhead Grid: FN10nd