Bruneau Dunes Observatory
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N 42° 54.139 W 115° 41.427
11T E 606908 N 4750799
Bruneau Dunes State Park is the home of the 2007 Idaho Star Party
Waymark Code: WM3KWH
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2008
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The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and the Boise Astronomical Society have successfully completed the Bruneau Dunes Public Observatory. The facility is now open for observing every Friday and Saturday night, March through November. A public program begins at dusk, and observing continues as late as people are interested. The facility is also available to be reserved by interested parties. For more information on the weekend public programs or special group reservations contact the park office at (208) 366-7919.
The Observatory houses a 25" Newtonian reflector. A number of portable telescopes are set up outside for public observing, as well. The observatory is supported by dormitory and classroom facility, and the addition of an interpretive center is planned for the near future..
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: 6 to 10
Site URL: [Web Link]
Solar Telescopes?: Not listed
Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed
Altitude (meters): Not Listed
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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!