Big Bear Solar Observatory

Big Bear Solar Observatory

www.bbso.njit.edu
4.9/5
(80) · Observatory in Big Bear City, United States
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Big Bear Solar Observatory is a university-based solar observatory in the United States. It is operated by New Jersey Institute of Technology. BBSO has a …

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Largest Clear Aperture Solar Telescope in th…
The Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO) is a solar observatory located on the north side of Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountai…
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Stare at the sun—safely, of course—via the data collected at this world-class solar observatory. Though public tours are offered …
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Located:California, Pacific States Region
Established:1969

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Q:
When will it be opened?
A:
It is not open to the public any longer.
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Answer by Arlene H · May 8, 2017
Q:
I have been trying to get in for twenty years. My kids have kids and my grand kids would love to see the stars from the …
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I have been trying to get in for twenty years. My kids have kids and my grand kids would love to see the stars from the Observatory. Do you folks realize how many people have an interest in this Observatory?
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Yup, but it is owned by a university from the east and only open to scientists who apply for a project and are approved. The general public is out of luck.
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Answer by Arlene H · May 8, 2017
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what are the hours?
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None for the general public. It is only open to scientists whose projects are approved by the university that owns it.
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Answer by Arlene H · May 8, 2017
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