Monsignor S. G. Menke Observatory - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

Located at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center, jointly operated by the Clinton and Scott Counties Conservation Board. It is the former Boy Scout Camp near Dixon, IA. The observatory is available during special program evenings as scheduled.

The domed structure is 16 1/2 feet wide with a rotating shutter opening. It houses a 14-inch Cassegrain-Newtonian reflector. A nearby structure has a roll-off roof, that houses several smaller scopes, including a 14-inch and 12-inch Newtonian reflectors.

Observatory Purpose: Research Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes Radio Telescopes?: No Open to the Public?: Yes Is this a Club Observatory?: No Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes Active Observatory?: Active Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5 Site URL: [Web Link] Year Dedicated or Opened: 1994 Solar Telescopes?: Not listed Altitude (meters): Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)

If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!

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Date Logged Log User Rating   06/16/2011 biscuitt bunch visited it 09/15/2008 S10 visited it

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