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MARSTOWN S O L A R P O W E R E D OBSERVATORY New Windsor, Maryland (USA) |
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Comet 2011-L4 (PanSTARRS) was discovered in Hawaii by the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System. In March 2013 the comet made a favorable pass near the inner solar system and reached perihelion (nearest point to the sun) on March 10.
Top: The comet appears over Marstown Observatory on the evening of March 19. (4 second exposure at ISO 800 with a Canon Rebel and a 200mm lens set at f5.6) Click on image to open full resolution image (1.73 MB) in a new window. (Photo credit: MTO) Bottom: Image taken on the evening of Thursday, March 14. On that night the Westminster Astronomical Society, Inc. held "comet watch" star parties at each branch of the county library system. This image was taken at the Mt. Airy branch. (2 second exposure at ISO 800 with a Canon Rebel and a 200mm lens set at f5.6) Click on image to open full resolution image (2.1 MB) in a new window. (Photo credit: MTO) |
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Marstown Observatory is located in Carroll County, Maryland one mile from the unincorporated hamlet of Marston. The nearest town is historic New Windsor (established in 1797) located four miles northwest of the observatory. The closest major cities are Baltimore (30 miles ESE) and Washington, DC (50 miles S).
MTO would like to thank everyone who donated their time and materials, or helped in the construction of the observatory.. Click on the following links to learn more about MTO:
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Contact the MTO Director at marstown@gmail.com.
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