Winer Observatory Sonoita Facility Overview

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Winer Observatory Sonoita Facility


The Winer Sonoita Facility is located on 21 acres of land near Sonoita, Arizona. The observatory is situated next to the home owned by Mark and Pat Trueblood, making it easy for Mr. Trueblood to support the telescopes of Winer customers.

Sonoita Facility Building


The building is about 106 ft. long by 26 ft. wide and is divided into two parts: a shop area to the north, 54 ft. long by 26 ft. wide with parapet walls containing the control room, and the observatory area 52 ft. long by 26 ft. wide. The walls are 5 ft. high and the rolloff roof is 8 ft. high, and can clear a telescope 10 ft. high.

Last modified: January 1, 2008.