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{{Short description|Astronomical observatory in Ohio, US}}
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'''Perkins Observatory''' is an astronomical [[observatory]] in [[Delaware, Ohio]], United States.  It is owned and operated by [[Ohio Wesleyan University]].

In 1931 it had the third largest telescope in the World; the 69 inch aperture Perkins telescope came online at this observatory.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services-directory/perkins-observatory/history/|title=Perkins Observatory {{!}} History {{!}} Perkins Observatory|website=owu.edu/perkins|access-date=2021-08-27}}</ref> The mirror was the largest cast in the United States up to that time, and it was made by the United States [[National Bureau of Standards]].<ref name=":1"/>

In the 1930s this observatory also started periodic document release called ''[[The Telescope (magazine)|The Telescope]],'' featuring results from the telescope but grew to include other astronomical information.<ref name=":1"/>

The University partnered with Ohio State University in 1935, to help run the big telescope and the agreement lasted for almost seven decades.<ref name=":1" /> In the 1960s the telescope was moved to Arizona, USA for better viewing conditions, and fitted with new larger mirror.<ref name=":1" /> Nevertheless, the Observatory continued to be a hub of astronomical activity in the region and for the University.

In the 21st century the Observatory supports various public and academic astronomical activities and is a source for information such as NEO [[Flyby (spaceflight)|flybys]] in the community.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcbe.org/post/rare-asteroid-passing-earth-weekend|title=Rare Asteroid Passing By Earth This Weekend|last=Letizia|first=Jim|website=www.wcbe.org|date=24 May 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-10-01}}</ref>