Taken a close look at the Andromeda Galaxy lately? How about creating a high resolution digital photograph of the Orion Nebula or tracking magnetic storms across our closest star, the Sun? The Horizons Observatory, located at The Pomfret School offers just such an opportunity to our elementary, middle school, and high school students, greatly enhancing their science education. It is a wonderful way for students to experience the best of Astronomy in Vermont.

In addition to serving students, the observatory’s docents provide free astronomy programs for the public at 7:30 p.m. on the first Saturday evening of each month throughout the year. 

** Announcing our Fall 2009 program lineup. **
See our Programs section for a complete schedule.

For more information please e-mail us:

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The Borg Digital Astrograph and
Canon Digital Rebel Astrophotography system.
This system enables students to photograph the numerous wonders of the heavens and present these images as part of their research projects.

Horizons Observatory
at Pomfret Elementary School

South Pomfret, Vermont
72o 32' W Longitude
43o 39' N Latitude
(See a Map)

Dome
Technical Innovations PD10

Telescopes
Main Pier
Celestron C14 - 14" f/11 Schmidt Cassegrain
West Pier
Celestron C8 - 8" f/10 Schmidt Cassegrain
East Pier
Celestron CG5 Equitorial Mount
Solarmax70 H-Alpha Telescope
Celestron C6 - 6" f/5 Newtonian

AstroPhotographic System
Borg 77ED Astrograph - 77mm F/4 Apochromatic Refractor and
Modified Canon Digital Rebel Camera from
Hutech Astronomical Products

Horizons Observatory
Clear Sky Clock



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