Menke Observatory

Summary

Menke Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by St. Ambrose University. It is located northwest of Dixon, Iowa (USA) on the southern bank of the Wapsipinicon River. It is named after the former President of St. Ambrose, Monsignor Sebastian Menke, and moved to it current location in 1994.

Menke Observatory
OrganizationSt. Ambrose University
LocationDixon, Iowa (USA)
Coordinates41°46′19″N 90°47′39.5″W / 41.77194°N 90.794306°W / 41.77194; -90.794306
Websiteweb.sau.edu/astronomy/menke/
Menke Observatory is located in the United States
Menke Observatory
Location of Menke Observatory

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References edit

  1. "Menke observatory Homepage". Menke observatory - St. Ambrose University. Archived from the original on December 17, 2005. Retrieved December 14, 2005.

External links edit

  • Dixon Clear Sky Clock Forecast of observing conditions covering Menke Observatory.