Details of the Minor Planet Centers can be found on the page Links.htm . Scott Observatory has developed a variety of data sets consisting of galaxies, nebulas, spectral images, photometric projects, variable stars for educators that have participated in education courses conducted at the site. The Observatory is connected to the Wallace Planetarium, Fitchburg State College and Leominster High School though Dr. Amburgey, principal observer who has developed the site for his personal astronomical interests. Taught at the site are specialized course on Modern Astronomical Techniques for teachers in the Earth Science graduate program at Fitchburg State College, Introductory Astronomy, a distance learning course for undergraduate students at Fitchburg State College, Observational Astronomy , a course offered for students at Leominster High School, Leominster, Ma. The course is an effort to get students to make scientific observations and measures of astronomical objects.
Students learn the basics of observing, sketching, film work and CCD technology.