It is located in Kirkbride Hall on Widener's main campus in Chester, Pennsylvania.

The observatory is intended for student use and research within the physics and astronomy department.

In addition, public viewing sessions occur throughout the year that are opened to the surrounding community.

The observatory includes a 20.5 foot ASH dome housing a 16" LX200GPS SCT Meade telescope.

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