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The first large public observatory and telescope in the south. 
Satellite Passage over Chattanooga
Chattanooga Latitude 35N Longitude -85
If you have trouble with the path up the front entrance, feel free to park in the parking lot behind Brainerd United Methodist Church. Walk up the trail by the cemetery and use the back entrance. We hope this makes a little more user friendly.
-Jack Pitkin
Operations Manager UTC Jones Observatory
Summer Skies
Look for Mars. It is the bright red star in the east just before dawn.
The Observatory is located 4.5 miles east of campus at 10 Tuxedo Avenue, north of Brainerd Road and Belvoir Ave. Call 425-4518 or 425-4529 and 425-4407 for more information. Mail Address: 323 Grote Hall, UTC 615 McCallie Ave. Chattanooga, Tn. 37403.
For further details, large groups, or special accommodations contact:
Jack Pitkin
UTC Physics and Astronomy
423-425-4518
Jack-Pitkin@utc.edu
