David Cole Observatory, Barnstable

Name: David Cole Observatory
Address: Barnstable, United States

#13 among attractions in Barnstable

Observatories and planetariums

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The David B. Cole Observatory is an educational astronomical observatory owned and operated by Barnstable High School. It is named after David Cole, the longtime trustee of the trust fund of Enoch Cobb. The observatory itself houses one telescope, while there are mounts outside the building for four more telescopes. The observatory is also located within the grounds of the high school, thus allowing for more access to the building for its students. ()

Established: 2007 (17 years ago)Coordinates: 41°39'18"N, 70°19'17"W

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Mid Cape (Nyes Neck)Barnstable United States

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Day trips

David Cole Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cape Cod Mall, Cape Cod Melody Tent, Ancient Burying Ground, Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center.

1.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cape Cod Mall, Hyannis
39 min walk • Cape Cod Mall is a shopping mall in the Hyannis village of Barnstable, Massachusetts. The mall opened in 1970 and was renovated and expanded in the late 1990s, bringing the property to 723,605 square feet of gross leasable area.
1.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Music venue, Entertainment
Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis
34 min walk • Cape Cod Melody Tent is a South Shore Playhouse Associates-owned tent theater located in Hyannis, Massachusetts, in the county of Barnstable. Affiliated with the South Shore Music Circus, these are the only two continuously-operated tent theaters in the round in the United States. It is a seasonal venue that runs May through September.
1.2 miW
Cemetery
Ancient Burying Ground, Barnstable
30 min walk • The Ancient Burying Ground is a historical cemetery at Phinney's Lane in Barnstable, Massachusetts. It is the oldest cemetery in the village of Centerville, and the only surviving civic element of its colonial origins. was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
~490 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center, Barnstable
3 min walk • Barnstable High School is a public high school in the village of Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States, Town of Barnstable. The school is part of the Barnstable Public School District.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Craigville Historic District, Barnstable
29 min walk • The Craigville Historic District encompasses a historic religious camp meeting area in the Craigville section of Barnstable, Massachusetts. It is centered on the junction of Lake Elizabeth Drive and Ocean Avenue, just west of Lake Elizabeth.
~1440 ftN
Neighbourhood
Barnstable Public School District, Centerville
7 min walk • The Barnstable Public School District oversees the operation all public schools in Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. The Superintendent of Schools is Meg Mayo-Brown. The Assistant Superintendent is Kristen Harmon.
~710 ftE
Sport, Sport venue
W. Leo Shields Memorial Field, Barnstable
4 min walk • Barnstable High School is a public high school in the village of Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States, Town of Barnstable. The school is part of the Barnstable Public School District.
1.4 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
Lemuel B. Chase House, Barnstable
37 min walk • The Lemuel B. Chase House is a historic house located in Barnstable, Massachusetts. It is a well-preserved example of Greek Revival architecture.

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Which popular attractions are close to David Cole Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center, Barnstable (3 min walk), Barnstable Public School District, Centerville (7 min walk).