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David Cole Observatory

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David B. Cole Observatory
A view of the observatory inside the Cobb Astro Park
OrganizationBarnstable High School
LocationHyannis, Massachusetts
Coordinates41°39′18.30″N 70°19′17.06″W / 41.6550833°N 70.3214056°W / 41.6550833; -70.3214056
Altitude54 feet (16 m)
Established2007
Telescopes
Celestar 8 inch
Schmidt–Cassegrain
Celestar 11 inch
Schmidt–Cassegrain
Celestron 11" CPC telescope
Schmidt–Cassegrain
CGE 14 14 inch German Equatorial Mount
Schmidt–Cassegrain
Meade LX200 10 inch
Schmidt–Cassegrain
Orion SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope
12 inch Dobsonian
Coronado Solar Telescope
60 mm
Map

The David B. Cole Observatory is an educational astronomical observatory owned and operated by Barnstable High School. It is named after David Cole, the longtime trustee of the trust fund of Enoch Cobb.[1] The observatory itself houses one telescope, while there are mounts outside the building for four more telescopes. The observatory is also located within the grounds of the high school, thus allowing for more access to the building for its students.

The main telescope at the observatory

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References

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  1. "Obituary: David B. Cole, lawyer, dedicated to Barnstable community. Funeral Feb. 25". Barnstable, Massachusetts: The Barnstable Patriot. February 24, 2009. Retrieved 3 January 2010.[permanent dead link]