Modine-Benstead Observatory
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Modine-Benstead Observatory
- Street:
- 112 63rd Drive
- ZIP/Postal code:
- 53182
- City:
- Union Grove
- State/Province:
- Wisconsin
- Country:
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Description
Modine-Benstead Observatory
The Modine Benstead Observatory includes two domes observatories as part of the facility. The main building includes the 16 inch telescope, an observation deck, library and meeting room. The observatories main instrument is a custom designed 16 inch Newtonian-Cassegrain reflecting telescope. The smaller domed building houses a 14 inch Celestron Schmitt Cassegrain reflecting telescope.
Public night open house events are held monthly from April through September and there is no charge for admission or parking. As a non-profit organization that is volunteer run, we encourage a small donation during your visit to help us defray the yearly costs of observatory maintenance and care.
We welcome you to come out to our public nights and view the skies through our telescopes. We are located at the intersection of Hwy A and 63rd Drive in Union Grove.
The Modine Benstead Observatory includes two domes observatories as part of the facility. The main building includes the 16 inch telescope, an observation deck, library and meeting room. The observatories main instrument is a custom designed 16 inch Newtonian-Cassegrain reflecting telescope. The smaller domed building houses a 14 inch Celestron Schmitt Cassegrain reflecting telescope.
Public night open house events are held monthly from April through September and there is no charge for admission or parking. As a non-profit organization that is volunteer run, we encourage a small donation during your visit to help us defray the yearly costs of observatory maintenance and care.
We welcome you to come out to our public nights and view the skies through our telescopes. We are located at the intersection of Hwy A and 63rd Drive in Union Grove.
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