Daniel Scholl Observatory

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.

Daniel Scholl Observatory
OrganizationFranklin and Marshall College
LocationLancaster, Pennsylvania (United States)
Coordinates40°02′53″N 76°19′14″W / 40.048068°N 76.320563°W / 40.048068; -76.320563
EstablishedJune 16, 1886 (1886-06-16)
Telescopes
Unnamed telescope11-inch Clark-Repsold refractor
Daniel Scholl Observatory is located in the United States
Daniel Scholl Observatory
Location of Daniel Scholl Observatory

Starting in 1889 it was one of the official Pennsylvania weather stations. In 1925 the observatory was moved 200 yards north to make way for a dormitory. The observatory was razed in 1966.[1]

Directors

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  • Jefferson E. Kershner

Telescopes

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The observatory contained an 11-inch Clark-Repsold refracting telescope.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rabb, Christopher. "Scholl Observatory razed". Archives & Special Collections Librarian. Archived from the original on 31 October 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
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