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PLATTE
- WARTBURG
OBSERVATORY
Location:
42° 44'
01" N 92° 29' 31" W
IAU Observatory H42 |
News: The observatory was hit by lightning on June 8. Damage was primarily limited to weather systems, although the research telescope did suffer some electronics damage. We are currently working to restore the weather systems, and hope to have them back on-line by mid/late July. We apologize for the inconvenience!
The July 12 Wartburg Nights Open House WILL be held as scheduled (weather permitting)!
| Observatory hours
dependent on weather
conditions.
Consult Clear Sky Clock & local weather for
information. Note
that if temperature is
below 5° or if wind speed
is above 15mph observations will be canceled. CHECK FOR THE RED OBSERVATORY LIGHT! |
WARTBURG NIGHTS!
NEW TIME!
The public is welcome!
Wartburg Observatory Open House
Second Saturday of the Month, 8:30-10:30pm.
Parking is available in the Hertel Field Lot, 5th Ave NW
Bad weather? Wartburg Nights is rescheduled for the following Saturday night (Third Saturday of the Month)!
For more information, contact the observatory.
Wartburg Observatory Open House
Second Saturday of the Month, 8:30-10:30pm.
Parking is available in the Hertel Field Lot, 5th Ave NW
Bad weather? Wartburg Nights is rescheduled for the following Saturday night (Third Saturday of the Month)!
For more information, contact the observatory.
Schedule for
PHY170 astronomy classes:
The Observatory is open for PHY170
observation
from 8:00-10:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays during the Fall and Winter Semesters.
from 8:00-10:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays during the Fall and Winter Semesters.
Latest
Image:
Colliding galaxies
M51A/B as seen with the 14"SCT and SBIG 1001 camera, 180s exposure.Research
Projects:
Wartburg
physics majors are currently working on
minor planet astrometry. This project aims to locate and
track
minor planets (asteroids) in order to refine their orbits. More
information coming soon!
Images
of the Observatory:
Student
Erin Benoy studying asteroids with the Platte Telescope on an 8°F
winter evening.Observatory
Contact Information:
| The Platte-Wartburg Observatory is owned and operated by Wartburg College through the generous contributions of Steve Platte ('69). The Observatory is for the primary use of the College for introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics classes. | |
| Are you interested in the bringing your high school or grade school class, scouting or other community group to the observatory? Shows and Open Houses are available on a limited basis. Call for scheduling. | |
| Charles
Figura SCI 356 100 Wartburg Blvd. NW Waverly, IA 50677 |
Phone:
(319) 352-8373 Fax: (319) 352-8606 email: charles.figura@wartburg.edu |