Mount Stony Brook Observatory, Stony Brook

#7 among attractions in Stony Brook

Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

The Mount Stony Brook Observatory is an astronomical observatory operated by Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. It is located on the roof of the Earth and Space Sciences Building. The dome contains a Meade 14" Maksutov–Cassegrain telescope and SBIG imaging equipment. The telescope is used for teaching undergraduate and graduate astronomy labs by the department, as well as by the Astronomy club. The observatory's imaging capabilities have been used to monitor variable stars. On the first Friday of every month during the school year the department hosts "Astronomy Open Nights" during which a lecture is given, followed by observing if the weather permits. The observatory was built in 1968 and Astronomy Open Nights have been held there since 1976. The current telescope was installed in 1981. ()

Coordinates: 40°54'53"N, 73°7'33"W

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Mount Stony Brook Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Long Island Museum of American Art, Stony Brook Grist Mill, Staller Center for the Arts, Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library.

0.9 miW
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Long Island Museum of American Art, Stony Brook
22 min walk • The Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, known as the Long Island Museum, is a nine-acre museum located in Stony Brook, New York.
1.1 miW
Museum, Historical place, Lake
Stony Brook Grist Mill, Stony Brook
29 min walk • The Stony Brook Grist Mill is a Registered Historic Place property in Stony Brook, Suffolk County, New York. Its construction in 1699 created the Mill Pond astride the Brookhaven-Smithtown boundary.
~1270 ftE
Museum
Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook
7 min walk • The Staller Center for the Arts is the main arts building at Stony Brook University. It opened in 1978 as the Stony Brook University Fine Arts Center before being renamed in October 1988 after a $1.8 million donation from the Staller family.
~850 ftE
Library
Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, Stony Brook
5 min walk • The Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library is the main library at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. It is named for the father of philanthropist Ward Melville, who donated 400 acres of land and money to establish Stony Brook University in 1957.
1.1 miW
Church, Queen Anne architecture
St. James Chapel, Long Island
29 min walk • St. James Chapel, now All Souls Episcopal Church, is a historic chapel on the east side of Main Street, 250 feet north of Stony Brook Lane in Stony Brook, Suffolk County, New York.
~1710 ftE
Student center, Auditorium
Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook
9 min walk • The Charles B. Wang Center, located at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, is a building dedicated to understanding Asian and American cultures, and the interactions of these cultures with other world cultures.
~1450 ftN
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, Stony Brook
7 min walk • The Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium is the main stadium for Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, United States. Construction began in 2000 at a cost of approximately $22 million.
~950 ftN
Basketball, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Island Federal Credit Union Arena, Stony Brook
5 min walk • Island Federal Credit Union Arena, commonly referred to as Island Federal Arena, is a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Stony Brook, New York. It is the home of the Stony Brook Seawolves men's and women's basketball teams.
0.4 miSE
Universities and schools, Hospital, Health
Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook
11 min walk • Stony Brook University Hospital, previously known as Stony Brook University Medical Center, is a nationally ranked, 695-bed non-profit, research, and academic medical center located in Stony Brook, New York, providing tertiary care for the entire Long Island region.
~960 ftN
Sport venue, Sport
Stony Brook Indoor Sports Complex, Long Island
5 min walk • The Stony Brook Indoor Sports Complex is a multi-purpose complex located in Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY.
~1960 ftN
Sport, Sport venue
Stony Brook University Track, Stony Brook
10 min walk • The Stony Brook University Track is the track/field at Stony Brook University serving as the home of the Stony Brook Seawolves men's and women's Track & Field Division I program. The Track and Field is located in the west campus and limited to the east by the Kenneth P.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Stony Brook Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Simons Center, Stony Brook (3 min walk), Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, Stony Brook (5 min walk), Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook (7 min walk), Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook (9 min walk).

How to get to Mount Stony Brook Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mount Stony Brook Observatory:

Bus

Student Activity Center • Lines: I, Oa, Ob, R&D, R1, R2, S, SP West (2 min walk)
Engineering Drive Loop • Lines: E (4 min walk)

Train

Stony Brook (13 min walk)