Hirsch Observatory, Troy

Name: Hirsch Observatory
Address: Troy, United States

#30 among attractions in Troy

Top attraction, Observatories and planetariums

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The Hirsch Observatory is an astronomical observatory at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. It is located on the roof of the Jonsson-Rowland Science Center and is used by members of the Rensselaer Astrophysical Society as well as astronomy students in laboratory exercises. It is frequently opened to the community for public viewing sessions. The observatory's main dome contains a 16" Cassegrain Reflector, with a CCD camera and fully computerized controls. The observatory also owns a variety of smaller scopes and a SBIG Spectrograph. The spectrograph has been used to catalog bright solar spectrum as part of an effort to create an online digital database for astrophysical research. The current director of the observatory is Professor Heidi Newberg. ()

Coordinates: 42°43'42"N, 73°40'49"W

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Hirsch Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Houston Field House, Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, Rensselaer County Historical Society, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

0.6 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Houston Field House, Troy
16 min walk • Houston Field House is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. It is the nation's third-oldest college hockey rink, behind Northeastern University's Matthews Arena and Princeton University's Hobey Baker Memorial Rink.
~930 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, Troy
5 min walk • The Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center is a multi-venue arts center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, which opened on October 3, 2008. The building is named after Curtis Priem, co-founder of NVIDIA and graduate of the RPI Class of 1982, who donated $40 million to the Institute in 2004.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum
Rensselaer County Historical Society, Troy
15 min walk • The Rensselaer County Historical Society is a non-profit, historical society and museum, to promote the study of the history of the Rensselaer County, NY. RCHS was founded in 1927, and originally operated out of a single room in the Troy Public Library, collecting manuscripts and published materials related to the county's history.
0.6 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy
15 min walk • Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, is a performance space in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The music hall, renowned for its acoustics and an Odell concert organ, is operated by a not-for-profit organization.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum
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Park, Memorial
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Temple, Synagogue
Congregation Berith Sholom, Troy
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0.4 miSW
Park
Prospect Park, Troy
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Bridge
Green Island Bridge, Troy
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~1700 ftNW
Church
Church of the Holy Cross, Troy
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0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Troy
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Nearby attractions include Folsom Library, Troy (4 min walk), West Hall, Troy (4 min walk), Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, Troy (5 min walk), Theta Xi Fraternity Chapter House, Troy (6 min walk).