Maria Mitchell Observatory, Nantucket

Name: Maria Mitchell Observatory
Address: 4 Vestal St, Nantucket, 02554-2609, United States
Telephone: +1 508-228-9198

#5 among attractions in Nantucket

Museum, Science museum

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The Maria Mitchell Observatory in Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA, was founded in 1908 and named in honor of Maria Mitchell, the first American woman astronomer. It is a major component of the Maria Mitchell Association. The Observatory actually consists of two observatories - the main Maria Mitchell Observatory near downtown Nantucket and the Loines Observatory about a kilometer west of town. It is also the repository for a valuable collection of over 8000 wide-field glass photographic plates, recording observations of large swaths of sky from 1913 to 1995. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°16'51"N, 70°6'13"W

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4 Vestal StNantucketNantucket 02554-2609 United States

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+1 508-228-9198

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Maria Mitchell Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brant Point Light, Nantucket Whaling Museum, Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Oldest House.

0.9 miNE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
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Museum, Aquarium, Park
Maria Mitchell Aquarium, Nantucket
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0.5 miN
Museum, Historical place, Garden
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Museum, Historical place
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~1390 ftNE
41°16'60"N • 70°5'60"W
Nantucket United Methodist Church, Nantucket
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Nantucket Harbor Range Lights, Nantucket
22 min walk • The Nantucket Harbor Range Lights are range lights that were built in 1908 to guide vessels through the narrow channel to Nantucket Harbor.
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Nantucket Historic District, Nantucket
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41°17'10"N • 70°6'8"W
First Congregational Church of Nantucket, Nantucket
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Maria Mitchell Observatory open?

Maria Mitchell Observatory is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Maria Mitchell Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Nantucket Unitarian Universalists, Nantucket (7 min walk), Nantucket United Methodist Church, Nantucket (7 min walk), Nantucket Historic District, Nantucket (8 min walk), Nantucket Atheneum, Nantucket (10 min walk).