Ashton Observatory
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member welch
N 41° 48.812 W 093° 17.312
15T E 476034 N 4629113
The observatory at Ashton-Wildwood park northeast of Des Moines near Baxter.
Waymark Code: WMPMP
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 09/05/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member az_pistolero
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Buildings and Equipement:
Two domes and an attached classroom building, made possiable as a collaborative effort between Jasper County and the Des Moines Astronomical Society. The domes main scopes are a 16inch 'Newtonian' and a 16inch Meade Reflector. There are also pads outside for smaller portable telescopes.

Viewing:
There are number of public viewing events during the spring, summer and fall months (and even into winter!). Upcoming events can be seen on the DMAS Events page.
Observatory Purpose: Private

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: No

Is this a Club Observatory?: Yes

Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes

Active Observatory?: Active

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 2

Site URL: [Web Link]

Year Dedicated or Opened: 1983

Solar Telescopes?: Not listed

Open to the Public?: Not listed

Altitude (meters): Not Listed
Visit Instructions:
Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)

If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!

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