Southeastern Iowa Astronomy Complex - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

Buildings and Equipement:
The complex is actually three different observatories, John H. Witte Observatory (12 inch Alvan Clark and Sons refractor), Prugh-Carver observatory (eight inch refractor), Stone-Kelly observatory (16 inch Ealing Optical classical).There are also pads and power outlets for smaller portable scopes.
You can read more about the history of the complex Here or The area/grounds are actually part of the Big Hollow Creek Rec Area, a Des Moines County conservation park near Burlington.

viewing:
The club generally has the observatory open to the public every first and third Fridays of each month. A tentative schedule and contact info can be found Here.

Observatory Purpose: Private Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes Radio Telescopes?: No 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: 1987 Solar Telescopes?: Not listed Open to the Public?: 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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