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Melton Memorial Observatory
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Melton Memorial Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by University of South Carolina. It is named after William Davis Melton and built in 1928. It is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown
1210 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
Moxy Columbia Downtown
1200 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Hilton Columbia Center
924 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
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Melton Memorial Observatory

1429 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29208
4.7(10)
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Melton Memorial Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by University of South Carolina. It is named after William Davis Melton and built in 1928. It is located in Columbia, South Carolina.

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attractions: McKissick Museum, Longstreet Theatre, Town Theatre, Maxcy Gregg Park, Drayton Hall Theatre, Koger Center for the Arts, South Carolina State Parks, The Senate, Tapp's Outpost, Arnold School of Public Health, restaurants: Grand Market Place, McCutchen House Dining, The Colloquium Café, Cool Beans Coffee Co, Tios Mexican Cafe & Cantina, Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros. Bagels, The Halal Shack, Beezer's Gourmet Sandwich Shop, Green Olive Restaurant, local businesses: University of South Carolina Campus Store, 1400 Greene St, Russell House, Thomas Cooper Library, Columbia International Festival, Anne Frank Center, Capstone House, South Carolina State House, Minuteman Press, University of South Carolina School of Law
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(803) 777-8105
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The South Carolina Forum Launch Press Conference and Luncheon Reception
The South Carolina Forum Launch Press Conference and Luncheon Reception
Wed, Feb 25 • 10:30 AM
1100 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29208
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Nearby attractions of Melton Memorial Observatory

McKissick Museum

Longstreet Theatre

Town Theatre

Maxcy Gregg Park

Drayton Hall Theatre

Koger Center for the Arts

South Carolina State Parks

The Senate

Tapp's Outpost

Arnold School of Public Health

McKissick Museum

McKissick Museum

4.7

(33)

Closed
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Longstreet Theatre

Longstreet Theatre

4.6

(37)

Open 24 hours
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Town Theatre

Town Theatre

4.8

(186)

Open 24 hours
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Maxcy Gregg Park

Maxcy Gregg Park

4.4

(156)

Closed
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Nearby restaurants of Melton Memorial Observatory

Grand Market Place

McCutchen House Dining

The Colloquium Café

Cool Beans Coffee Co

Tios Mexican Cafe & Cantina

Chick-fil-A

Einstein Bros. Bagels

The Halal Shack

Beezer's Gourmet Sandwich Shop

Green Olive Restaurant

Grand Market Place

Grand Market Place

4.2

(17)

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McCutchen House Dining

McCutchen House Dining

4.7

(57)

$

Closed
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The Colloquium Café

The Colloquium Café

3.9

(36)

$

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Cool Beans Coffee Co

Cool Beans Coffee Co

4.5

(363)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of Melton Memorial Observatory

University of South Carolina Campus Store

1400 Greene St

Russell House

Thomas Cooper Library

Columbia International Festival

Anne Frank Center

Capstone House

South Carolina State House

Minuteman Press

University of South Carolina School of Law

University of South Carolina Campus Store

University of South Carolina Campus Store

4.2

(252)

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1400 Greene St

1400 Greene St

4.2

(253)

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Russell House

Russell House

4.6

(8)

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Thomas Cooper Library

Thomas Cooper Library

4.5

(53)

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Reviews of Melton Memorial Observatory

4.7
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7y

Open to the public for free on Monday nights, weather permitting. The housed reflector is older and cool to see and use, it still works! They will also have other telescopes setup out on the balcony. A very pleasant and...

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5.0
5y

Building is still closed, but live stream is available on Monday nights from 9-10 pm. See website links...

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6y

Stop by and see stars on.Monday. thanks to...

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Open to the public for free on Monday nights, weather permitting. The housed reflector is older and cool to see and use, it still works! They will also have other telescopes setup out on the balcony. A very pleasant and informative experience.
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Open to the public for free on Monday nights, weather permitting. The housed reflector is older and cool to see and use, it still works! They will also have other telescopes setup out on the balcony. A very pleasant and informative experience.
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