Springfield in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Stellafane Observatory
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 26, 2014
1. Stellafane Observatory Marker
Has been Designated a
National Historic landmark
This Site Possesses National Significance
In Commemorating the History of the
United States of America
1989
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1989 by Springfield Telescope Makers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.
Location. 43° 16.667′ N, 72° 31.15′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Vermont, in Windsor County. Marker can be reached from Breezy Hill Road, 0.8 miles south of Monument Hill Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield VT 05156, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James Hartness & Precision Valley Inventors (approx. 2.6 miles away); Helen Hartness Flanders (approx. 2.7 miles away); Hugh Henry Family Homestead (approx. 3.2 miles away); Chester Depot (approx. 3.6 miles away); Eureka Schoolhouse & Baltimore Covered Bridge (approx. 3.7 miles away); North Chester (approx. 3.7 miles away); Chester World War I and II and Korean Conflict Monument
this page online
Also see . . .
1. The Stellafane National Historic Monument. (Submitted on July 27, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Stellafane Clubhouse History. (Submitted on July 27, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. The Porter Turret Telescope: How It Works. (Submitted on July 27, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
4. Stellafane Convention Homepage. (Submitted on July 27, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 26, 2014
2. The Stellafane Clubhouse and Porter Turret Telescope
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 26, 2014
3. The Porter Turret Telescope
The Stellafane Observatory Marker is beneath the building. For information about this odd structure please visit the link below.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 26, 2014
4. The Stellafane Clubhouse, Home of the Springfield Telescope Makers
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 26, 2014
5. The Stellafane Convention.
Amateur astronomers with telescopes they have made
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 26, 2014
6. The Stellafane Convention
Amateur astronomers preparing for a night’s stargazing on the West Observing Field
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 27, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
