University of New Hampshire Observatory, Durham

Name: University of New Hampshire Observatory
Address: Durham, United States

#7 among attractions in Durham

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University of New Hampshire Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of New Hampshire. It is located in Durham, New Hampshire near the old Durham Reservoir. The main telescope is a 0.35 m Schmidt–Cassegrain reflecting telescope donated to the observatory in 1984. It is used only for educational purposes. ()

Established: 1984 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 43°8'47"N, 70°56'38"W

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Durham United States

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University of New Hampshire Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wildcat Stadium, Jesse Hepler Lilac Arboretum, Thompson Hall, University of New Hampshire.

0.6 miSE
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Wildcat Stadium, Durham
16 min walk • Wildcat Stadium is an 11,015-seat open-air multi-purpose stadium in Durham, New Hampshire, on the campus of the University of New Hampshire. It is home to the New Hampshire Wildcats football, lacrosse and track and field varsity teams.
1 miSE
Botanical garden
Jesse Hepler Lilac Arboretum, Durham
25 min walk • The Jesse Hepler Lilac Arboretum was located on the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham, New Hampshire, USA, at 4 Library Way, from 1940 to 1980. Jesse R.
0.9 miSE
Tower, Romanesque architecture
Thompson Hall, Durham
24 min walk • Thompson Hall, commonly referred to locally as "T-Hall", is one of the central buildings on the campus of the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire, United States.
0.9 miSE
Universities and schools
University of New Hampshire, Durham
22 min walk • The University of New Hampshire is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Durham, New Hampshire. It was founded and incorporated in 1866 as a land grant college in Hanover in connection with Dartmouth College, moved to Durham in 1893, and adopted its current name in 1923.
1.2 miSE
Church
Saint Thomas More Parish, Durham
32 min walk • Saint Thomas More Parish is located in Durham, New Hampshire, United States. Named after Thomas More of England, the Catholic parish was established in 1949 on the corner of Madbury Road and Cowell Drive, near the heart of the campus of the University of New Hampshire.
1.7 miSE
Interesting neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Durham Historic District, Durham
44 min walk • The Durham Historic District encompasses a portion of the original historic settlement area of Durham, New Hampshire. It extends along Newmarket Road from its northern junction with Laurel Lane to a three-way junction with Main Street and Dover Road.
0.7 miSE
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Whittemore Center, Durham
18 min walk • Whittemore Center Arena, known colloquially as The Whitt, is a multi-purpose arena in Durham, New Hampshire, United States, on the campus of the University of New Hampshire. It was built for $30 million and opened in November 1995. It was dedicated to Frederick B. Whittemore and his family on May 5, 1996.
0.7 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Hamel Recreation Center, Durham
20 min walk • The Hamel Recreation Center is an indoor multipurpose facility located in Durham, New Hampshire, United States. It was the home of the New Hampshire varsity ice hockey team from 1965 to 1995.
0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Lundholm Gym, Durham
16 min walk • Lundholm Gym is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Durham, New Hampshire. It is home to the University of New Hampshire Wildcats athletics program, including men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and women's gymnastics.