Tukuk-OS🔭 Daniel Scholl Observatory
United States · Americas · 40.05°N, 76.32°W
Daniel Scholl Observatory was the astronomical observatory built by Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Construction began in 1884 and the building was dedicated June 16, 1886. Total cost of the observatory and equipment was $13,579. The Observatory was named after Mr. Daniel Scholl of Maryland because his child donated the money for its establishment.Building cost- $3,000 Steel Dome $2,000 by Grubb & Sons, Dublin, Ireland Equipment cost-$8,579 total $4,199 for 11" Repsold Telescope $2,200 lens manufactured by Alvan Clark & Sons, Cambridge, Massachusetts $2,180 for chronometer, chronograph, transit, clock and other equipment
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Quick facts
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 40.05°N, 76.32°W · view on map |
Daniel Scholl Observatory is located in United States, in Americas.
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