Dudley Observatory, Schenectady

Name: Dudley Observatory
Address: 15 Nott Terrace Hts, Schenectady, United States

#6 among attractions in Schenectady

Top attraction, Observatories and planetariums

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Dudley Observatory is an astronomical observatory originally located in Albany, New York, and now in Loudonville, New York. It is no longer operating as a scientific observatory, but remains the oldest non-academic institution of astronomical research in America. The Observatory was chartered on February 11, 1852 by the New York State Senate, and by the New York State Assembly on April 3, 1852. It was named for Charles E. Dudley of Albany, a former United States Senator and member of the Albany Regency. Dudley lived in New York State, died in 1841, and his widow Blandina Bleeker Dudley endowed the Dudley Observatory after his death. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°48'44"N, 73°56'1"W

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15 Nott Terrace HtsEastern AvenueSchenectady United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Proctor's Theatre, Nott Memorial, First Reformed Church of Schenectady, First Presbyterian Church.

0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Proctor's Theatre, Schenectady
11 min walk • Proctor's Theatre is a theatre and former vaudeville house located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Many famous artists have performed there, notably Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Hal Holbrook, Ted Wiles, and George Burns, as well as many others. It has one of the largest movie screens in the Northeast.
0.4 miNE
Memorial, Museum, Art gallery
Nott Memorial, Schenectady
11 min walk • The Nott Memorial is an elaborate 16-sided stone-masonry building which serves as both architectural and physical centerpiece of Union College in Schenectady, New York.
0.7 miNW
Church
First Reformed Church of Schenectady, Schenectady
19 min walk • First Reformed Church of Schenectady is located at 8 North Church Street in the Historic Stockade District of Schenectady, New York and is a member of the Reformed Church in America. The church was first organized in 1680 by Dutch settlers and was the first church established in the Mohawk Valley.
0.7 miNW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Schenectady
18 min walk • First Presbyterian Church in Schenectady, New York is a historic Presbyterian Church in America congregation. The roots of the congregation go back to the 1730s. Episcopalians and Presbyterians had used the St. George's Episcopal Church building, with each group using different entrances to the building.
~1700 ftNW
City hall
Schenectady City Hall, Schenectady
9 min walk • Schenectady City Hall is the seat of government of the city of Schenectady, New York, United States. Designed by McKim, Mead, and White, the building was constructed between 1931 and 1933.
~80 ftS
Museum, History museum, Observatories and planetariums
Museum of Innovation and Science, Schenectady
1 min walk • miSci - The Museum of Innovation and Science is a museum and planetarium located in Schenectady, New York. miSci's exhibitions and educational programming focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. The Museum's President is Gina C. Gould, Ph.D.
0.4 miSE
Cemetery
Vale Cemetery and Vale Park, Schenectady
11 min walk • Vale Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery and the largest cemetery in Schenectady, New York. It opened on 21 October 1857 when the Rev. Julius Seely dedicated what was then termed "the Vale". It has tripled its size since opening and today it holds the remains of some of the most notable persons in Upstate New York.
1.3 miNW
42°49'19"N • 73°57'18"W
Freedom Park Scotia, Schenectady
33 min walk • Music venue, Park
0.5 miW
Specialty museum, Museum
Edison Tech Center, Schenectady
12 min walk • The Edison Tech Center is an interactive learning center with a central theme of electricity and engineering. The organization was founded in 2001 under the name Edison Exploratorium, and changed to Edison Steinmetz Center and finally the Edison Tech Center in 2009.
0.6 miW
Shopping, Department store
H. S. Barney Building, Schenectady
17 min walk • H. S. Barney Building is a historic department store complex located at Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York. The large commercial building consists of six sections constructed or acquired and linked between 1873 and 1923.
0.8 miNE
Neighbourhood
General Electric Realty Plot, Schenectady
20 min walk • The General Electric Realty Plot, often referred to locally as the GE Realty Plot, GE Plots or just The Plot, is a residential neighborhood in Schenectady, New York, United States. It is an area of approximately 90 acres just east of Union College.

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Which popular attractions are close to Dudley Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Innovation and Science, Schenectady (1 min walk), Schenectady City Hall, Schenectady (9 min walk), Nott Memorial, Schenectady (11 min walk), Vale Cemetery and Vale Park, Schenectady (11 min walk).

How to get to Dudley Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dudley Observatory:

Bus

Veeder/Nott Terrace • Lines: 905 (7 min walk)
Steuben • Lines: 905 (13 min walk)

Train

Schenectady (13 min walk)