Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
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Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) (pronounced perry) is a non-profit astronomical observatory located in the Pisgah National Forest near Balsam Grove, North Carolina. PARI operates multiple radio telescopes and optical telescopes for research and teaching purposes. The observatory is affiliated with the University of North Carolina system through the Pisgah Astronomical Research and Science Educational Center (PARSEC).
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Observatory code | H70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Location | Balsam Grove, North Carolina | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 35.1996°N 82.8724°W / 35.1996; -82.8724 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Altitude | 2,999 feet (914 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Established | January 1999 (1999-01) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Website | pari | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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