Swansea observatory

Swansea observatory

The Swansea observatory (also known as the Marina Towers Observatory and Tower of the Ecliptic) is located in the Maritime Quarter of Swansea, south Wales. It is home to Wales's largest optical astronomical telescope. [cite web
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] The building was designed by Robin Campbell in 1989. In 1993 it was loaned to the Swansea Astronomical Society who currently operate it.

The top of the tower has a stained glass feature. Observational facilities include a 20-inch Shafer-Maksutov telescope - the second largest of its kind in the world; and a sun telescope.

References

External links

* [http://www.classroominspace.org.uk/ Classroom in Space]
* [http://www.explore-gower.co.uk/Content/pid=67.html Explore Gower:Marina Towers - Swansea Observatory]


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