Hyde Memorial Observatory - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

The Hyde Memorial Observatory opened to the public in 1977 and is totally volunteer operated with most of the volunteer from the Prairie Astronomy Club. The observatory has a retractable roof and has 4 telescopes including a solar telescope, a 8 inch telescope, a 12.5 inch telescope and a 14 inch telescope. The observatory is open to the public on Saturday nights, hours by season.

Observatory Purpose: Research Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes Radio Telescopes?: No Solar Telescopes?: Yes Is this a Club Observatory?: Yes Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes Active Observatory?: Active Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5 Site URL: [Web Link] Year Dedicated or Opened: 1977 Open to the Public?: Not listed Altitude (meters): Not Listed

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