Thomas G. Cupillari Observatory is an
astronomical observatory
An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial, marine, or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geophysical, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed. His ...
in
Fleetville, Pennsylvania
Fleetville is an unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located at the intersection of state routes 107 and 407, northeast of Factoryville. Fleetville has a post office with ZIP code 18420. ...
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[ owned and operated by ]Keystone College
Keystone College is a private college in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Although the college's official mailing address is La Plume, Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County, much of the campus is in Factoryville in Wyoming County. It was founded in 1868. E ...
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It is named after Thomas G. Cupillari, a professor of physics, mathematics, and astronomy at Keystone College, who founded it in 1973 after purchasing its dome and telescope from television personality Dave Garroway. Cupillari retired as a professor in 2007, stepped down as director of the observatory in 2015, and died of cancer in 2021.
See also
* List of astronomical observatories
This is a list of astronomical observatories ordered by name, along with initial dates of operation (where an accurate date is available) and location. The list also includes a final year of operation for many observatories that are no longer in ...
References
External links
Cupillari Observatory Clear Sky Clock
Forecasts of observing conditions.
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Astronomical observatories in Pennsylvania