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The Bradley Observatory (84 17 38.98 W, 33 45 54.84 N) is an astronomical teaching and research facility located on the campus of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA.
The Observatory contains the 70-seat Delafield Planetarium and a 100-seat capacity lecture hall. The building also contains a library/seminar room, 3 faculty offices, a darkroom, a student computer lab, and an observing plaza for astronomical viewing. The large dome atop the Observatory houses the 30-inch Lewis H. Beck telescope.
Astronomy Before Galileo
Humans have been gazing at the stars since they could look up, and have kept written records about motions in the heavens for millenia. This year, we will explore the rich history of astronomy and astronomical thought that predates Galileo. Our speakers will come from a variety of
ancient disciplines including astronomy, architecture, classical studies, history and theology. |
| Optical Telescopes |
The Beck Telescope: The Beck Telescope, a 30-inch reflector. This 1930 vintage Cassegrain has a Warner & Swasey mounting with optical elements by J.W. Fecker. It was completely refurbished and modified for its installation in 1950 by the Perkin-Elmer Corporation.
Other Optical Telescopes:
 Eight Meade ETX-EC90 M-C telescopes. Used in Astronomy 120.
Six Celestron 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. Used in Astronomy 120.
One Meade LX50 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with Magellan II System. Used in Astronomy 121.
One Meade LX50 10-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with Magellan II System. Used in Astronomy 121.
Bradley Radio Telescope (BrAT): A 3.1 m diameter radio telescope with receivers at K, U and L bands (1.3 cm, 2 cm, 21 cm). |
| Bradley Observatory Open House Series |
| Humans have been gazing at the stars since they could look up, and have kept written records about motions in the heavens for millenia. This year, we will explore the rich history of astronomy and astronomical thought that predates Galileo. Our speakers will come from a variety of ancient disciplines including astronomy, architecture, classical studies, history and theology. Visit the Astronomy Shows and Events for more info. |
| Contact, Address, Directions, Parking Info and Website |
Phone: 404-471-5800 - Address: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Agnes Scott College 141 E College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
Bradely Observatory and Delafield Planetarium Website
Directions From downtown Atlanta: Take Ponce de Leon east until it hits Church Street. Turn right on Church Street. The second light will be Trinity. Take a left
on Trinity, cross the railroad tracks (College Ave.), and you will be on Candler Rd. southbound. As you just pass the main part of campus, look
for E. Dougherty St. on your right. Turn right and park as directed above.
Parking - Handicapped-accessible parking is available adjacent to the observatory. Other visitors are requested to use campus parking lots accessible via E. Dougherty St. and South McDonough St. There is on-street parking along E. Dougherty, or in the parking lot to your right past the black construction fence. Additional parking is available off of S. McDonough St.: follow Dougherty to the four-way stop, either turn left and take your first left into the parking lot, or turn right and park in the large parking deck on the left. The sidewalk to Bradley Observatory is found between the Woodruff Physical Activities Building and Gellerstedt Field, to the left (south) side of E. Dougherty. |
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