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Longitude: W 91°.69, Latitude: N 41°.84, Elevation: 815 feet (248 meters)

Since 1986

THE OBSERVATORY -

A 23.5 cm Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and CCD camera are pictured here. The observatory also uses a 30cm f/5 reflecting telescope and other instruments. For more, visit the ASTRONOMY page.

THE RADIO STATION -

Station call sign: WØABC. Shown is an Icom 746 Pro; an HF/VHF transceiver used as a base station. The station uses other HF/VHF equipment and various antennas. Maidenhead Grid Square Location = EN41du. For more, visit the RADIO page.

Ongoing Astronomical Activities:

+ CCD photometry of variable stars

+ Asteroid occultation timings

+ Astrophotography & video astronomy

+ Public education

+ Astronomical League Master Observer

+ Charter member Cedar Amateur Astronomers, Inc.

Ongoing Amateur Radio Activities:

+ Field operation

+ VHF/UHF radio communication via satellite

+ Local VHF "Nets"

+ Communication with DX (distant) amateur stations

+ Severe weather spotting - SkyWarn

+ Local and DX emergency communication activities

+ Antenna construction/experimentation/testing