The Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science is a public astronomical observatory located at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States.[1] It opened on May 22, 2004 and features one of the world's largest fully wheelchair-accessible public telescopes.

Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center
OrganizationHerrett Center for Arts and Science, College of Southern Idaho
LocationTwin Falls, Idaho, USA
Coordinates42°35′02″N 114°28′13″W / 42.58389°N 114.47028°W / 42.58389; -114.47028
Altitude1120 meters (3675 feet)
Websiteherrett.csi.edu/astronomy/observatory/
Telescopes
Norman Herrett Telescope24" (0.6m) f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien reflector
Herrett Observatory is located in the United States
Herrett Observatory
Location of Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center

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  1. ^ "The College of Southern Idaho's Centennial Observatory". The Herrett Center for Arts and Science. Retrieved 28 June 2020.

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