Yerkes Observatory - Williams Bay, WI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member onfire4jesus
N 42° 34.237 W 088° 33.370
16T E 372278 N 4714307
The Yerkes Observatory is a facility of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics of the University of Chicago. It is located at 373 West geneva St in Williams Bay, WI.
Waymark Code: WM4PE3
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member snaik
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The observatory was established in 1897. Free tours are conducted on Saturdays throughout the year. The observatory offers monthly oberserving opportunities.
Observatory Purpose: Research

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: No

Solar 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: 1897

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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