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Telescopio Refractor Yerkes

The Yerkes Observatory refractor telescope, inaugurated in 1897, is the largest optical refractor in the world, featuring a 40-inch (101 cm) lens. Its design enables detailed celestial observations, contributing to advances in astrophysics and the training of astronomers for over a century.
Yerkes Observatory

373 W. Geneva Street. Williams Bay, Wisconsin (53191)

United States

The Yerkes Observatory, inaugurated in 1897 in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, is part of the University of Chicago and houses the world's largest refracting telescope with a 101 cm lens. Funded by Charles Tyson Yerkes and designed in a classical style, it was a pioneering center in modern astrophysics and trained numerous distinguished astronomers.

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The Yerkes Observatory refractor telescope, installed in 1897, was a groundbreaking astronomical engineering feat, spearheaded by astronomer George Ellery Hale and funded by tycoon Charles Tyson Yerkes. Constructing a 40-inch (101 cm) refractor telescope posed unprecedented challenges, marking the pinnacle of large refractor telescopes as reflectors gained popularity. Its equatorial mount allowed precise tracking of celestial bodies, enabling detailed studies of binary stars, nebulae, and galaxies.

Throughout the 20th century, Yerkes’ telescope significantly advanced astrophysics, aiding in observing the Milky Way and other stellar systems. Its exceptional optics allowed high-quality imagery, and generations of students and professionals used it for education and research, cementing its legacy. Though the observatory closed to the public in 2018, the Yerkes refractor remains a symbol of optical astronomy's golden age and groundbreaking achievements.

Datos técnicos del telescopio

  • Tipo de óptica: Telescopio Refractor
  • Tipo de montura: Montura Ecuatorial
  • Tipo de Funcionamiento de la Montura: Montura Computerizada

Datos tecnicos de la cámara astronómica

  • Camara refrigerada: No
  • Camara a color: No
  • Rueda de Filtros: No

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Telescopio Refractor Yerkes
Telescopio Refractor Yerkes
The Yerkes Observatory refractor telescope, inaugurated in 1897, is the largest optical refractor in the world, featuring a 40-inch (101 cm) lens. Its design enables detailed celestial observations, contributing to advances in astrophysics and the training of astronomers for over a century.