This photo of the Moon was taken using the Rosing 24-inch telescope.
Welcome to Stull Observatory
Alfred University's Gateway to the Stars
Welcome to the John L. Stull Observatory at Alfred University! The observatory is run by the Physics and Astronomy Division of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Our facilities are regularly used by students for classes, public outreach, and research. Astronomy has a long history at Alfred, starting with the university’s founding in 1836. By 1863 our first telescope was purchased. The opitcs of our first telescope are still inuse today as the Fitz telescope, and is used for our public open houses.
What you see today is the result of a major expansion in the with construction beginning on our current site in 1966. We boast 6 telescopes in domes and an assortment of other equipment. We have computer controlled telescopes, digital cameras, and a brand new fiber fed spectrograph. You can find out more about us in the navigation menu!
