Hyde Memorial Observatory

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Hyde Memorial Observatory is a community astronomical observatory located in Lincoln, Nebraska (USA) surrounded Holmes lake. It is run totally by volunteers, furnished through public donations, and devoted purely to public viewing. It is named after a donation given by Flora Hyde in honor of her late husband Leicester, and opened in 1977.[1][2]

Hyde Memorial Observatory
LocationLincoln, Nebraska
Coordinates40°46′40.14″N 96°38′10.41″W / 40.7778167°N 96.6362250°W / 40.7778167; -96.6362250
Established1977
Websitewww.hydeobservatory.info
Telescopes
Telescopes14' Schmidt-Cassegrain Celestron,

11' Schmidt-Cassegrain Celestron, 8' Schmidt-Cassegrain Meade Lightswitch,

3' Rear Projection Solar Telescope
Hyde Memorial Observatory is located in the United States
Hyde Memorial Observatory
Location of Hyde Memorial Observatory
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References

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  1. ^ Vint, Tom (April 12, 1978). "Heavens Above! That's Where Eyes Turn To". The Lincoln Star.
  2. ^ "Group Considers Observatory Plan". The Lincoln Star. May 9, 1974. p. 22.
  1. "Hyde Memorial Observatory Homepage". Hyde Memorial Observatory - Lincoln, Nebraska. Archived from the original on December 21, 2005. Retrieved December 15, 2005.
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