Site of First Amateur Astronomical Observatory of Record in Volcano, California

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Site of First Amateur Astronomical Observatory of Record In California


California State Historical Marker, Amador County

	Consolation St., Volcano, CA, USA Latitude & Longitude: 38.442722, -120.631321

	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. Last updated: 11/11/2009 11:05:23 Site of First Amateur Astronomical Observatory of Record Historical Marker Location Map, Volcano, California

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