Leander McCormick Observatory things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
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Leander McCormick Observatory
600 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22904
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Open until 12:00 AM
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The Leander McCormick Observatory is one of the astronomical observatories operated by the Department of Astronomy of the University of Virginia, and is situated just outside Charlottesville, Virginia in Albemarle County on the summit of Mount Jefferson.
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attractions: Scott Stadium, National Radio Astronomy Observatory Offices, University of Virginia Dining, restaurants: Yuan Ho, Pi-Napo Pizzeria, Sbrocco’s Donuts and Espresso, Silk Thai Restaurant, Mashumen, Atlas Coffee, Chick-fil-A, local businesses: University of Virginia Observatory Hill Dining Room, Aquatic & Fitness Center, Gibbons House, Carl Smith Center, University Cemetery and Columbarium
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(434) 243-1885
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astronomy.as.virginia.edu
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Scott Stadium
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