BLUE HILL OBSERVATORY SCIENCE

MILTON, MA

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Blue Hill Observatory Science Center is a historic observatory located atop the Great Blue Hill in Milton, Massachusetts. Established in 1885, it is the oldest continuously operating weather observatory in the United States. The center is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of the atmosphere and its role in the natural world through its educational programs and research activities.

The observatory maintains a comprehensive archive of weather data collected over the past century and a half, which is used by researchers and meteorologists around the world to study climate change and weather patterns. Its staff conducts research on a wide range of atmospheric phenomena, including air pollution, ozone depletion, and the impact of climate change on the environment.

Visitors to the Blue Hill Observatory Science Center can explore its exhibits and learn about the history of weather observation, as well as participate in workshops and educational programs on meteorology, astronomy, and other scientific topics. The center also offers guided tours of the observatory and its grounds, which include a weather station, a solar telescope, and a weather balloon launch site.

In addition to its educational and research activities, the Blue Hill Observatory Science Center serves as a valuable resource for emergency responders, providing real-time weather data and forecasts that help to protect public safety during extreme weather events.

BLUE HILL OBSERVATORY SCIENCE is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in MILTON MA. US MID #8402500805

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 207,075 from tax period 201208 (YYYYMM).

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BLUE HILL OBSERVATORY SCIENCE CENTER INC
PO BOX 500
MILTON
MA
02186-0998

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MID # 8402500805
Name BLUE HILL OBSERVATORY SCIENCE CENTER INC
Alternate Name BLUE HILL OBSERVATORY SCIENCE
Classification Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 222517414
NTEECC A57
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201208
INCOME 224,239
REVENUE 207,075
LAT/LONG 42.252364, -71.073101
CODES FIPS State Code: 25
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 416101
US Census Block: 3040