Longitude: W 91°.69, Latitude: N 41°.84, Elevation: 815 feet (248 meters)
Since 1986
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 |