The Modine Benstead Observatory includes two domes
observatories as part of the facility. The main building
includes the 16 inch telescope, an observation deck,
library and meeting room. The smaller domed building
houses our 14 inch telescope.
Modine
Benstead
Observatory
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The observatories main instrument is a custom designed
16 inch Newtonian-Cassegrain reflecting telescope. The
mirror was figured at Kitt Peak Observatory. The telescope
was designed and built by club members and local industries.
The telescope is mounted on a custom german equatorial
mount. Attached to the main telescope is a 6 inch refractor
which is used as a guide scope. A 5 inch astrograph
refractor can also be attached to the telescope.
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16
Inch
Newtonian - Cassegrain Reflector |
The smaller domed building houses a 14 inch Celestron
Schmitt Cassegrain reflecting telescope. The telescope
is mounted on a Lomansdy german equatorial mount.
14
Inch
Celestron
Schmitt - Cassegrain
Telescope
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We welcome you to come out to our public nights and
view the skies through our telescopes. We are located
at the intersection of Hwy A and 63rd Drive in Union
Grove.
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