Stephens Observatory, Lewiston

Name: Stephens Observatory
Address: Lewiston, United States

#25 among attractions in Lewiston

Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

The Stephens Observatory is located atop the Carnegie Science Building at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. It houses a 12 in Newtonian reflecting telescope, built by Roscoe G. Stephens of Kennebunk, Maine, and donated to the College in 1929. It is used mainly as a teaching facility for upper-level astronomy classes. The observatory has a modern tracking system and electronic drive mechanism. ()

Coordinates: 44°6'18"N, 70°12'15"W

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Bates College Museum of Art, Androscoggin Bank Colisée, Auburn Mall, Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

~1290 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Bates College Museum of Art, Lewiston
7 min walk • The Bates College Museum of Art is an art museum located on the campus of, and maintained by, Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. It holds various mediums of arts that showcase Maine and the greater American area. The museum's collection offers an overview of modern and contemporary art.
0.7 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport
Androscoggin Bank Colisée, Lewiston
17 min walk • The Androscoggin Bank Colisée is a 4,000 capacity multi-purpose arena, in Lewiston, Maine, that opened in 1958. The Androscoggin Bank Colisée was built to replace St. Dominics Regional High School Arena, and initially constructed and operated by the Catholic parish of SS. Peter and Paul.
1.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Auburn Mall, Lewiston
44 min walk • Auburn Mall is a shopping mall in Auburn, Maine, United States. Opened in 1979, it features JCPenney as its anchor store. The mall also includes offices for TD Bank, N.A. George Schott is the mall's owner.
0.6 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Lewiston
16 min walk • The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston, Maine, also known as Ss. Peter and Paul Church, is a church which is a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
0.9 miSW
City hall
Lewiston City Hall, Lewiston
23 min walk • Lewiston City Hall is located at 27 Pine Street in downtown Lewiston, Maine. Built in 1892, to a design by John Calvin Spofford, it is a distinctive regional example of Baroque Revival architecture.
0.8 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Skyscraper
Agora Grand Event Center, Lewiston
21 min walk • The Agora Grand Event Center is a large event venue in Lewiston, Maine and is also the second tallest building in the state. The Agora Grand was created by renovating the former St.
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Episcopal Church, Lewiston
23 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church is an historic church building at 247 Bates Street in Lewiston, Maine. It is a modestly sized yet handsomely decorated Gothic Revival building, designed by C.C. Haight of New York City and completed in 1882.
0.7 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lewiston
18 min walk • St. Joseph's Catholic Church is a historic former church building at 257 Main Street in Lewiston, Maine. Built 1864–67, it was the first Roman Catholic church in the city, and is one of only two surviving buildings in the state designed by Patrick C. Keely. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
0.6 miNW
Cemetery
Riverside Cemetery, Lewiston
17 min walk • Riverside Cemetery is a cemetery in Lewiston, Maine. The 40-acre cemetery is located on the bank of the Androscoggin River which flows through Lewiston. It is owned by the Riverside Cemetery Association.
0.8 miSW
Art gallery
First National Bank, Lewiston
21 min walk • The First National Bank is a historic commercial building in Lewiston, Maine. Built about 1903 for the city's first chartered bank, it is a fine local example of French-inspired Classical Revival architecture. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
1.4 miSW
44°5'17"N • 70°13'16"W
Rollodrome, Lewiston
37 min walk • Game and entertainment center

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stephens Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Bates College, Lewiston (5 min walk), Bates College Museum of Art, Lewiston (7 min walk), Main Street–Frye Street Historic District, Lewiston (9 min walk), Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Lewiston (16 min walk).

How to get to Stephens Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stephens Observatory:

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Bates College • Lines: 6 (7 min walk)
St. Mary's Hospital • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)