David B. Cole Observatory
OrganizationBarnstable High School
LocationHyannis, Massachusetts
Coords41°39′18.30″N 70°19′17.06″W
Altitude54 feet (16 m)
Established2007
Telescope1 nameCelestar 8 inch
Schmidt–CassegrainCelestar 8 inch
Telescope2 nameCelestar 11 inch
Schmidt–CassegrainCelestar 11 inch
Telescope3 nameCelestron 11" CPC telescope
Schmidt–CassegrainCelestron 11" CPC telescope
Telescope4 nameCGE 14 14 inch German Equatorial Mount
Schmidt–CassegrainCGE 14 14 inch German Equatorial Mount
Telescope5 nameMeade LX200 10 inch
Schmidt–CassegrainMeade LX200 10 inch
Telescope6 nameOrion SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope
12 inch DobsonianOrion SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope
Telescope7 nameCoronado Solar Telescope
60 mmCoronado Solar Telescope

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.[1] 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.

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References

  1. ^ "Obituary: David B. Cole, lawyer, dedicated to Barnstable community. Funeral Feb. 25.". Barnstable, Massachusetts: The Barnstable Patriot. February 24, 2009. Retrieved 3 January 2010.[dead link]