Vernonia Peak Observatory

Vernonia Peak Observatory or VPO is a private research facility astronomical observatory owned and operated by Northwest Astronomy Group.[4] It is located near Vernonia between Portland and Astoria, Oregon, US.

Vernonia Peak Observatory
OrganizationNorthwest Astronomy Group
LocationVernonia, Oregon
Coordinates45.79977°N 123.21036°W / 45.79977; -123.21036
Altitude340 metres (1,115 ft)
Websitewww.nwag.portland.or.us
Telescopes
Hammil24 inch composite mirror[1] equivalent to 200 inches (508 cm) or larger[2]
Newtonian12.5 inch Newtonian Reflector[3] equiv. to 130 inches (330 cm)[2]
Location of Vernonia Peak Observatory

See also
  • List of observatories

References
  1. "The 24-Inch (60.7cm) Hammil Telescope". Retrieved 2010-06-06.
  2. Mikalow, Sandy. "Mission Statement of the Northwest Astronomy Group". Retrieved 2010-06-06.
  3. "The 12.5-Inch (31.7cm) Newtonian Reflector". Retrieved 2010-06-06.
  4. "Vernonia Peak Observatory Homepage". Northwest Astronomy Group. Archived from the original on September 3, 2011. Retrieved 2010-06-06.


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