Hard Labor Creek Observatory

Hard Labor Creek Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Georgia State University in the United States. It is located within Hard Labor Creek State Park, 50 miles east of the Atlanta, Georgia campus.

Hard Labor Creek Observatory
OrganizationGeorgia State University
LocationRutledge, Georgia
Coordinates33°40′16″N 83°35′38″W / 33.67111°N 83.59389°W / 33.67111; -83.59389
Altitude219 m (718 ft)
Websitewww.astro.gsu.edu/HLCO/
Telescopes
Plane Wave Instruments Telescope0.7 m CDK700
Plane Wave Instruments Telescope0.61 m CDK24
RC Optical Systems Telescope0.51 m RCOS20
Hard Labor Creek Observatory is located in the United States
Hard Labor Creek Observatory
Location of Hard Labor Creek Observatory

Visiting the Observatory

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The observatory is open to the public one evening per month during the spring, summer, fall, and winter months. These events are free and are staffed by astronomers from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Georgia State University. Potential visitors are advised that open houses are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather, and parking is limited so carpooling is highly encouraged. The current open house schedule can be found at GSU Astronomy Open House Schedule.

See also

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References

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  1. "Hard Labor Creek Observatory homepage". Georgia State University Astronomy Program - HLCO. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
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