Menke Observatory

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Menke Observatory

Organization
Location
Coordinates	_ _ _N_ _ _ _W_ ° ′ ″N, ° ′ ″W
Altitude	meters (feet)
Webpage	[1]
Telescopes
Unnamed Telescope	Unknown size reflector

Menke Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by St. Ambrose University. It is located in Davenport, Iowa (USA) on the southern bank of the Wapsipinicon River. It is named after the former President of St. Ambrose, Monsignor Sebastian Menke, and moved to it current location in 1994.

[edit] See also

• List of observatories

[edit] Reference

1. Menke observatory Homepage. Menke observatory - St. Ambrose University. Retrieved on December 14, 2005.

[edit] External Links

• Dixon Clear Sky Clock Forecast of observing conditions covering Menke Observatory.