Cupillari Observatory
Thomas G. Cupillari Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Fleetville, Pennsylvania,[1] owned and operated by Keystone College.[2]
| Alternative names | Thomas G. Cupillari Observatory |
|---|---|
| Organization | Keystone College |
| Location | Fleetville, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Coordinates | 41.5965°N 75.6780°W |
| Website | www.keystone.edu/Observatory/ |
  Location of Cupillari Observatory | |
It is named after Thomas G. Cupillari, a professor of physics, mathematics, and astronomy at Keystone College, who founded it in 1973 after purchasing its dome and telescope from television personality Dave Garroway. Cupillari retired as a professor in 2007, stepped down as director of the observatory in 2015, and died of cancer in 2021.[1]
See also
References
- Kohut, Joseph (March 1, 2021). "Longtime professor at Keystone College and founder of Fleetville observatory dies at 81: Founded the Thomas G. Cupillari '60 Astronomical Observatory in 1973". The Citizens' Voice.
- "Thomas G. Cupillari Observatory Homepage". Keystone College Observatory. Archived from the original on November 18, 2005. Retrieved December 15, 2005.
External links
- Cupillari Observatory Clear Sky Clock Forecasts of observing conditions.
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