Bucknell Observatory

Bucknell Observatory
OrganizationBucknell University
LocationLewisburg, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°57.079′N 76°52.993′W / 40.951317°N 76.883217°W / 40.951317; -76.883217
Altitude561 feet (171 m)
Websitewww.eg.bucknell.edu/physics/astronomy/observatory/
Telescopes
Unnamed Telescope10.5 inch refractor
Bucknell Observatory is located in the United States
Bucknell Observatory
Location of Bucknell Observatory
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Bucknell Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Bucknell University. It is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

History

In 2019, the observatory offered classes in observational astrophysics taught by Katelyn Allers, associate professor of physics and astronomy at Bucknell who is a member of the team of astronomers credited with the discovery of the rogue planet PSO J318.5-22.[1][2]

In 2018, the observatory offered the class, "Physics for Future Leaders," which was taught by professor of physics Brian Utter, and was designed to help future inventors and business managers ponder such questions as:[3]

"Should we deregulate the oil industry or enact policies to favor a more sustainable energy of the future? Do our choices as individual consumers matter? Is it advisable — or even possible — to plan for a colony on Mars the way JFK boldly announced that 'we choose to go to the Moon?'"

See also

References

  1. ^ Hughes, Matt. "Cool Classes: Observational Astrophysics." Lewisburg, Pennsylvania: Bucknell University, January 17, 2019.
  2. ^ Hirsch, Andy. "'Lonely Planet' the First of Its Kind." Lewisburg, Pennsylvania: Bucknell University, March 9, 2014.
  3. ^ Hughes, Matt. "Cool Classes: Physics for Future Leaders." Lewisburg, Pennsylvania: Bucknell University, April 13, 2018.
  • "Bucknell Observatory Homepage". Astronomy Program at Bucknell. Retrieved December 15, 2005.