Harvard College Observatory

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics


	Harvard College Observatory

	Welcome to the home page of the Harvard College Observatory (HCO). Founded in 1839, the HCO carries on a broad program of research in astronomy and astrophysics, collaborating with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) and providing substantial support to Harvard's Department of Astronomy. Contact General Information about HCO: Carolyn Gershovich (617) 495-9059 General Information about SAO: SAO Public Affairs (617) 495-7463 SAO Human Resources Information: Anne LeBlanc (617) 495-7371 Associate Director for Administration: Maureen Connors (617) 495-2540 Superintendent of Facilities: Charlie Hickey (617) 495-9238		$Great Refractor at HCO$ The Great Refractor: This 15-inch telescope known as "The Great Refractor" was installed at Cambridge in 1847. Click here to find out more.