Longitude: W 91°.69, Latitude: N 41°.84, Elevation: 835 feet (255 meters)
Maidenhead Grid Square Location = EN41du
Since 1986
Maidenhead Grid Square Location = EN41du
Since 1986
| THE OBSERVATORY - A 9-1/4" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and CCD camera are pictured here. The observatory also uses an 18-inch f/4.5 reflecting telescope and other smaller instruments. For more, visit the ASTRO page.  |
THE RADIO STATION - Station call sign: WØABC. Shown is a Yaesu FT-857D; an HF/VHF/UHF transceiver used as a fixed station and in the field. The station uses other HF/VHF equipment and various antennas. 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 |
Ongoing Amateur Radio Activities: + Field operation + VHF/UHF radio communication via satellite + Communication with distant amateur stations or "DX" + Severe weather spotting + Antenna construction/experimentation/testing |