Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy

Monterey Institute for Research In Astronomy
OrganizationMonterey Institute for Research In Astronomy
LocationMarina, California and Chews Ridge in the Los Padres National Forest
Coordinates36°39′39″N 121°48′31″W
Established1972
Websitemira.org
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The Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy (MIRA) is an independent, non-profit, professional astronomical observatory dedicated to astronomical education and research, near Monterey, California. It was the first private professional observatory in the United States to open in the 20th century.

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