Wyoming Infrared Observatory

USA / Wyoming / Albany / Jelm Mountain Road
 observatory, astronomy

A research observatory with a 2.3m primary mirror, that specializes in InfraRed wavelengths. It is far from the light polution of most civization, and the thin, cold, dry air is very good for IR observation. It is run by the nearby Univ. of Wyoming.
physics.uwyo.edu/~WIRO/
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Coordinates:   41°5'49"N   105°58'38"W
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