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Washburn Observatory

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Opens at January 1-December 31 Wednesday 9:00-23:00
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1401 Observatory Dr, Madison, WI 53706, United StatesMap
Phone+1 608-262-3071
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  • Nicolle Z
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    Celestial Bucky - Need I say more?

    A beautiful view of the lake in one direction and a view of the historic observatory in the other. Plus, Celestial Bucky (on parade). Excellent visit all around!

    Reviewed on Aug 4, 2018
  • Nicolle Z
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    Celestial Bucky - Need I say more?

    A beautiful view of the lake in one direction and a view of the historic observatory in the other. Plus, Celestial Bucky (on parade). Excellent visit all around!

    Reviewed on Aug 4, 2018
  • John D
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    Another delightful and historical Madison treasure

    This is one of the largest telescopes in the world over a hundred years old, and vital in astronomical research before the digital age. Manually operated one can still view the vast outer space and pl...

    Reviewed on Oct 17, 2016
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    Another delightful and historical Madison treasure

    This is one of the largest telescopes in the world over a hundred years old, and vital in astronomical research before the digital age. Manually operated one can still view the vast outer space and pl...

    Reviewed on Oct 17, 2016
  • aPilot98
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    History & Astronomy

    This is one of the gems of the UW campus - tours are comprehensive and viewings are extremely interesting. The building has been preserved well, and WO's reading room has a wide collection of thes...

    Reviewed on Oct 11, 2016
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