Observatory Celebrates New Telescope

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Observatory Celebrates New Telescope

By Cassie Huisman, Producer

By Cassie Huisman

LINN COUNTY - How about a close encounter with space in our own backyard.

The Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center in Linn County celebrated its grand opening Saturday afternoon by showing off its newest gadget, an 18-foot telescope that can capture images 100 million miles from earth.

The University of Iowa donated the two-ton telescope. It is part of the observatory's new learning center.
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Monday, May 12 at 5:33 PM Randy wrote ...

The public Nights are not always the second Saturday...they are close to or on the New moon. See the club's web-site for a calendar of events, maps and other information at www.cedar-astronomers.org. Someone pinch me.

Sunday, May 11 at 11:04 PM Jim J in Cedar Rapids wrote ...

Yes, it is accessible to the public. South on Ivanhoe Rd (from Hwy 30 - going to Mt Vernon) and exactly 8 miles. It will be on your left. 2nd Saturday is a public night at the facility, usually starts at dusk. Visit www.cedar-astronomers.org for more information on the astronomy club and the site's resources.

Sunday, May 11 at 6:53 PM Cubs Fan wrote ...

Off Highway 30.. You will see a brown sign...a few miles past Ge Building and the new Upper Iowa Building.

Sunday, May 11 at 12:35 PM ttf wrote ...

Does anyone know where this is located at and if its acessible to the general public.

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