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MENKE OBSERVATORY Latitude and Longitude:

41°46′19″N 90°47′39.5″W / 41.77194°N 90.794306°W / 41.77194; -90.794306
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Menke Observatory
Organization St. Ambrose University
Location Dixon, Iowa (USA)
Coordinates 41°46′19″N 90°47′39.5″W / 41.77194°N 90.794306°W / 41.77194; -90.794306
Website web.sau.edu/astronomy/menke/
Menke Observatory is located in the United States
Menke Observatory
Location of Menke Observatory

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.

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References

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