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C. E. K. Mees Observatory is an astronomical
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in Bristol,
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, owned and operated by the University of Rochester. The observatory is named after C. E. Kenneth Mees, "in honor of his pioneering work in the development of sensitive photographic emulsions for use in astronomy." The site possesses a 24 in (61 cm)
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on an English-style
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in a two-story dome in addition to a 12 in (31 cm) Orion SkyQuest Dobsonian, an inoperative 6 in (15 cm) Newtonian reflector on a German
equatorial mount An equatorial mount is a mount for instruments that compensates for Earth's rotation by having one rotational axis, the polar axis, parallel to the Earth's axis of rotation. This type of mount is used for astronomical telescopes and cameras. The ...
, and a 6 in
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used as a guide telescope. The observatory is notable as a premier location for astronomical observation in Ontario county due to the low levels of light pollution and relative elevation, given that it is situated on the highest point in Ontario county. The observatory also boasts a vacation home run by the University of Rochester which is used for public outreach, University faculty retreats, and astronomers who stay the night. The public is welcome to come on free public tours of the observatory during the summer. The tour website may be found in the external links section below.


See also

* List of astronomical observatories


References

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External links


C.E.K. Mees Observatory Clear Sky Clock
Forecasts of observing conditions
Mees Observatory Tours
Sign up for a free public tour on summer weekends. Astronomical observatories in New York (state) University of Rochester Buildings and structures in Ontario County, New York Tourist attractions in Ontario County, New York {{US-observatory-stub