From the University to the Universe: A Scientific and Historical Overview of the West Mountain Observatory

Authors

Amber Zendejas, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Dan Broadbent, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

Document Type

Conference Poster

Publication Date

2-2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND

• November 1980 - Construction began on the observatory’s main building

• 1981 - Observations begin, away from Provo’s Light Pollution

• Located on West Mountain, west of Spanish Fork, UT

Recommended Citation

Zendejas, Amber and Broadbent, Dan, "From the University to the Universe: A Scientific and Historical Overview of the West Mountain Observatory" (2025). BYU West Mountain Observatory Project. 1.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/wmo/1