Craven E. Williams Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Gardner-Webb University. Built in 1990[1] and named for the ninth president of the university, it is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina (USA). Among its instruments, the observatory features a 16 in (41 cm) Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. The observatory is home to the Cleveland County Astronomical Society, and also holds monthly open houses for the community. Dr. Don Olive, an astronomer, oft-alleged nuclear physicist, and professor of science at the university maintains and opens the observatory to the campus and community on occasion.

Williams Observatory
OrganizationGardner-Webb University
Observatory code 685 Edit this on Wikidata
LocationBoiling Springs, North Carolina
Coordinates35°14′39″N 81°40′15″W / 35.24415°N 81.67095°W / 35.24415; -81.67095
WebsiteCraven E. Williams Observatory
Telescopes
Telescope16-inch (41 cm) Schmidt-Cassegrain
Williams Observatory is located in the United States
Williams Observatory
Location of Williams Observatory

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  1. ^ Gardner-Webb University (1990). The Web Magazine 1990 v.1.4.
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"Craven W. Williams Observatory at Gardner-Webb University". Retrieved Oct 9, 2021.

"Cleveland County Astronomical Society Homepage". Retrieved May 4, 2009.

"YouTube - Observatory Open House at Gardner-Webb University". Craven E. Williams Observatory at Gardner-Webb University. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved May 3, 2009.