University of Oklahoma Observatory, Norman

Name: University of Oklahoma Observatory
Address: Norman, United States

#16 among attractions in Norman

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University of Oklahoma Observatory is an astronomical observatory. It is located in Norman, Oklahoma on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. Built in 1939, with a 10-inch Newtonian reflector and a smaller 3.5-inch telescope, it was housed in a 16-foot dome atop what was at the time the southernmost building on campus. In 1995, the original 10-inch telescope was replaced by a 0.4 meters Meade SCT. ()

Coordinates: 35°12'9"N, 97°26'39"W

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University of Oklahoma Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Lloyd Noble Center, Barry Switzer Center, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History.

~1080 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman
6 min walk • Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, also known as Owen Field or The Palace on the Prairie, is the football stadium on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. It serves as the home of the Oklahoma Sooners football team.
1.1 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Lloyd Noble Center, Norman
27 min walk • The Lloyd Noble Center is a 10,967-seat multi-purpose arena located in Norman, Oklahoma, some 19 miles south of downtown Oklahoma City. It opened in 1975 and is home to the University of Oklahoma men's and women's basketball teams.
~1040 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Specialty museum
Barry Switzer Center, Norman
6 min walk • The Barry Switzer Center, on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, Oklahoma, houses football offices, the football locker room, equipment room, the Siegfried Strength and Conditioning Complex, the Freede Sports Medicine Facility and the Touchdown Club Legends Lobby.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Norman
16 min walk • The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum located on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. The museum was founded in 1899 by an act of the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature. Its current building was completed in 1999.
0.5 miS
Library
University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman
12 min walk • The University of Oklahoma College of Law is the professional graduate law school of the University of Oklahoma. It is located on the University's campus in Norman, Oklahoma.
1.2 miN
Museum
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman
32 min walk • The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is an art museum on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, Oklahoma.
0.4 miN
Library, Gothic Revival architecture
Bizzell Memorial Library, Norman
11 min walk • The Bizzell Memorial Library, known also as Bizzell Library, is a five-story brick structure located at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma.
~1390 ftS
Museum
International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame, Norman
7 min walk • The International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame was founded in 1996 "to honor leaders in the fields of continuing education and adult learning and to serve as a record and inspiration for the next generation of continuing education leaders".
0.9 miNW
35°12'48"N • 97°27'12"W
Norman Firehouse Art Center, Norman
24 min walk • Museum
0.6 miN
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Campus Corner, Norman
17 min walk • Campus Corner is a college-oriented commercial district in Norman, Oklahoma located directly north of the University of Oklahoma campus. The area is bounded by White Street, University Boulevard, Boyd Street, and Asp Avenue.
0.4 miN
Universities and schools
OU, Norman
12 min walk • The University of Oklahoma is a public research university in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it had existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Oklahoma Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Barry Switzer Center, Norman (6 min walk), Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman (6 min walk), International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame, Norman (7 min walk), Bizzell Memorial Library, Norman (11 min walk).

How to get to University of Oklahoma Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Oklahoma Observatory:

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Asp/3rd St. • Lines: 32, 42, 43, 52 (3 min walk)
Lindsey/Van Vleet Oval • Lines: 112 (4 min walk)