Willard L. Eccles Observatory Sees 'First Light'

Scientists and astronomers at the University of Utah are simply extatic, given the fact that, during an upcoming November 11 symposium, they will officially inaugurate their new research telescope, located in the southern part of Utah. The Willard L. Eccles Observatory is a 32-inch reflecting... [ read more >> ]

A section of the high-precision fork mount that holds a 32-inch reflecting telescope is hauled into place during construction of the University of Utah's Willard L. Eccles Observatory

This photo of the spiral galaxy NGC 891 was the "first light" image made by the 32-inch reflecting telescope at the University of Utah's new Willard L. Eccles Observatory

Located at an elevation of about 9,600 feet on Frisco Peak in southern Utah, the Willard L. Eccles Observatory's dome houses a 32-inch reflecting telescope

Image comment: Located at an elevation of about 9,600 feet on Frisco Peak in southern Utah, the Willard L. Eccles Observatory's dome houses a 32-inch reflecting telescope
Image credits: Harold Simpson / University of Utah

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Located at an elevation of about 9,600 feet on Frisco Peak in southern Utah, the Willard L. Eccles Observatory's dome houses a 32-inch reflecting telescope
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