Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory, Centerville

Name: Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory
Address: 1610 Hillside Mill Rd, Centerville, 19807-1904, United States
Telephone: +1 302-654-6407

#4 among attractions in Centerville

Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory is located at 1610 Hillside Mill Road, Greenville, Delaware, United States. This observatory is home to a 0.6-meter telescope used by the Delaware Astronomical Society, the University of Delaware, and the Whole Earth Telescope. Associated with the Observatory is the Mt. Cuba Astronomy Group. The MCAG is composed of interested amateurs and engages in astronomy education and public outreach. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at the Mt. Cuba Astronomical Observatory. ()

Coordinates: 39°47'6"N, 75°37'60"W

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1610 Hillside Mill RdCenterville 19807-1904 United States

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+1 302-654-6407

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Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Delaware Museum of Natural History, Mt. Cuba Center, Walnut Green School, Mount Cuba Historic District.

1.5 miNE
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington
40 min walk • The Delaware Museum of Nature & Science became the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science on January 1, 2022. The museum was founded in 1957 by John Eleuthere du Pont near Greenville, Delaware; it opened in 1972 on a site near Winterthur, Delaware. It is known for its extensive collections of seashells, birds, and bird eggs.
0.8 miW
Outdoor activities, Garden, Botanical garden
Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin
22 min walk • Mt. Cuba Center is a non-profit botanical garden located in Hockessin, Delaware, near Wilmington, in the gently rolling hills of the Delaware Piedmont.
0.7 miNE
Universities and schools
Walnut Green School, Centerville
19 min walk • Walnut Green School, also known as District School Number 25, is a historic one-room school building located at Greenville, New Castle County, Delaware. It was founded in 1808 and in 1924 was said to be the oldest schoolhouse in the state.
0.5 miNW
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Mount Cuba Historic District, Centerville
13 min walk • Mount Cuba Historic District is a national historic district at Mount Cuba, New Castle County, Delaware. It encompasses twelve contributing buildings, one contributing site, and four contributing structures on seven properties that lie along County Road 261.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Mount Cuba Historic District, Centerville (13 min walk), Walnut Green School, Centerville (19 min walk), Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin (22 min walk).

Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory, Centerville

Facts and practical information

Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington

Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin

Walnut Green School, Centerville

Mount Cuba Historic District, Centerville

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory?