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Hidden Valley Observatory
Alternative namesHVO
Named afterRoad on which built
OrganizationBlack Hills Astronomical Society
LocationRapid City, South Dakota
Coordinates44°06′30″N 103°17′51″W / 44.10833°N 103.29750°W / 44.10833; -103.29750
Altitude3571 (feet)
Observing timePublic summer star party dates listed on website
EstablishedSeptember 1965 (1965-09)
Websitesdbhas.org
Telescopes
Telescope
12.5" Reflector
Mount
German Equatorial
Telescope
12" Reflector
Mount
Dobsonian AltAz
Map

Hidden Valley Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Black Hills Astronomical Society. Located in the northwest of Rapid City, South Dakota (USA), the observatory sits on the edge of the Black Hills National Forest. The grounds include an outdoor classroom and observation field. The public is welcome on specific dates listed on the society's website.

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References

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  • "Member Homepage". George Gladfelter, President. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
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