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Source Collection
University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, University Collection, Collier Library
Identifier
UA: P14
Description
Beginning in 1957, members of the Florence Astronomy Society began building the largest telescope of any college or university in Alabama. The 14 to 14 1/2-inch Newtonian reflector telescope was given to Florence State College to use in the new Planetarium and Observatory. It cost the Astronomy Society $1,000 for actual materials and at the time, was appraised by experts at approximately $15,000.
Date Created
12-17-2025
Date
No Date
Rights
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Keywords
Architecture, Alabama, University of North Alabama--Buildings, Space, Astronomy, Star Gazing
