Meyer-Womble Observatory

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Meyer-Womble Observatory (MWO) is AN astronomical observatory in hand and operated by the University of Denver. It’s situated close to the summit of Mount Evans within the Arapaho National Forest just about sixty kilometers (37 mi) west of Denver, Colorado (USA). At AN elevation of four,326 meters (14,193 ft), it’s the third highest optical/infrared observatory within the World, and was the best till the Indian Astronomical Observatory opened in 2001.
Through a present of $3.8 million from the estate of William Womble, construction of the ability began in 1995 and was completed in 1996. Eric Meyer, M.D., AN anesthetist United Nations agency designed the dual-aperture zero.72 m (28 in) f/21 Ritchey-Chretien telescope, and his spouse, Barbara, given $1 million and brought the optical lenses in person from Chicago.The optical/infrared telescopes saw dawn in August of 1997.
During the 2011-2012 winter, the dome over the telescope was severely broken by high winds, permitting snow to enter the observant space.The telescope was secured in early Gregorian calendar month 2012 by mountaineer Adam Jones, United Nations agency hiked to the summit, however an entire scrutiny of the harm won’t happen till the road to the summit is opened in might.

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