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Perkins Observatory

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Perkins Observatory
Perkins Observatory

Perkins Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Delaware, Ohio. It is owned and operated by Ohio Wesleyan University. In 1931 it had the third largest telescope in the World; the 69 inch aperture Perkins telescope came online at this observatory. The mirror was the largest cast in the United States up to that time, and it was made by the United States National Bureau of Standards.In the 1930s this observatory also started periodic document release called The Telescope, featuring results from the telescope but grew to include other astronomical information.The University partnered with Ohio State University in 1935, to help run the big telescope and the agreement lasted for almost seven decades. In the 1960s the telescope was moved to Arizona, USA for better viewing conditions, and fitted with new larger mirror. Nevertheless, the Observatory continued to be a hub of astronomical activity in the region and for the University. In the 21st century the Observatory supports various public and academic astronomical activities and is a source for information such as NEO flybys in the community.

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Columbus Pike, Delaware

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Edwards Gymnasium and Pfeiffer Natatorium
Edwards Gymnasium and Pfeiffer Natatorium

The Edwards Gymnasium and Pfeiffer Natatorium on the main campus of Ohio Wesleyan University was built in 1905. It was designed by architect J.W. Yost and was built by Feick & Son.It has a stone entry portico and a "dominant" red tile roof with dormers. The gymnasium is named for alumnus John Edwards of Leipsic, Ohio, who served on the board of trustees of the university and was a major benefactor to the university.Edwards Hall is a 1,800-seat multi-purpose arena. Located at the south end of the campus in Delaware, Ohio, it is home to the Wesleyan Battling Bishops swimming and handball teams. In 1985, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places along with the natatorium named for benefactor Annie Merner Pfeiffer.The Pfeiffer Natatorium was the competition pool for OWU from 1954 to 2010.Basketball and volleyball competition, and other indoor sports, were moved to the 2,300 seat Branch Rickey Arena, built adjacent to Edwards Gymnasium, upon its completion in 1976.The Edwards Gymnasium was then renovated to accommodate the Pfeiffer Natatorium, named for donor Annie Merner Pfeiffer.It is 150 by 83 feet (46 m × 25 m) in plan. Built mainly of light-colored brick, it has a hipped red clay-tiled roof with dormers at both ends and sides. The entrance has carved stone pillars.The complex was listed on the National Register as part of a 1984 study of historic resources on the OWU campus. All the OWU sites listed together on the National Register in 1985 are: Austin Hall, Ohio Wesleyan University, W. Central Ave. and Elizabeth St. Edwards Gymnasium/Pfieffer Natatorium, Ohio Wesleyan University Main Campus, S. Sandusky St. Ohio Wesleyan University Student Observatory, Ohio Wesleyan University, W. William St. Sanborn Hall, Ohio Wesleyan University, W. Campus Selby Field, Ohio Wesleyan University, Henry St. Slocum Hall, University Main Campus, Sandusky St. Stuyvesant Hall, Ohio Wesleyan University, W. William St., and University Hall-Gray's Chapel, Ohio Wesleyan University, W. William St.