The Friedman Observatory opened in 1990. The dome itself is standard, about sixteen feet in diameter with a retractable hatch. It has the capability to rotate so that different parts of the sky can be observed. The telescope is a 16 inch (0.40 meter) Meade Schmidt-Cassagrain LX200.

The Observatory is a resource not only for students but also for the community. Observatory Public Nights occur frequently, weather cooperating.

To learn more about the Friedman Observatory, view its web page.

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Lehman, PA 18627-0217

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