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Site of First Amateur Astronomical Observatory of Record In California
Consolation St., Volcano,
CA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
38° 26' 33.7992",
-120° 37' 52.7556"
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California State
Historical Marker
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On the knoll behind this marker George Madeira built the first amateur astronomical observatory of record in California. It was there that he discovered the Great Comet of 1861 with a three-inch refractor telescope.
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Site of First Amateur Astronomical Observatory of Record Historical Marker Location Map, Volcano, California Map
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