Cincinnati Observatory

Cincinnati Observatory
	Original building atop Mt. Lookout
Observatory code	765
Location	Cincinnati, US
Coordinates	39.139°N 84.423°W
Established	1843
Website	http://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org
Telescopes
1845 Merz und Mahler
1845 Merz und Mahler	Refractor
1904 Alvan Clark & Sons	Refractor
	Cincinnati Observatory
	U.S. National Register of Historic Places
	U.S. National Historic Landmark
Location	Observatory Historic District; 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, Ohio
Coordinates	39°8′19″N 84°25′22″W
Built	1873
Architect	Samuel Hannaford
Architectural style	Greek Revival
MPS	Samuel Hannaford and Sons TR in Hamilton County
NRHP reference No.	80003043
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	March 3, 1980
Designated NHL	December 9, 1997
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The Cincinnati Observatory, known locally as Mt. Lookout Observatory, is located in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) on top of Mount Lookout. It consists of two observatory buildings housing an 11-inch (28 cm) and 16 inch (41 cm) aperture refracting telescope. It is the oldest professional observatory in the United States. It was a key facility for astronomical research and education at the University of Cincinnati and currently operates as a 19th-century observatory. There are regular viewings through both historical telescopes as well as tours and additional programs. The observatory also has an extensive outreach program, providing astronomical education for the Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana region.

The Cincinnati Observatory is a contributing property to the Observatory Historic District.

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