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Learn about the history and activities of the observatory located on the Waveland Golf Course in Des Moines. Find out how to join the public night series, see astrophotos and read news articles.
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entrance to Drake municipal observatory in 2016. You can...
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The Drake Municipal Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Des Moines, Iowa. It is jointly operated by Drake University and the city of Des Moines, and is located within the Waveland Golf Course between the 17th green and the 18th tee (the highest point in Des Moines at the time of construction). [1]
Drake Municipal Observatory, Des Moines, Iowa. 882 likes · 14 talking about this · 379 were here. The Drake Municipal Observatory is dedicated to Daniel Walter Morehouse, Ph.D., astronomer and...
Jul 7, 2015 · Learn about the history and legacy of Drake University Municipal Observatory, built by Daniel Morehouse, a comet discoverer and Drake president. Find out how to enjoy free lectures and stargazing on Friday nights at this unique astronomical attraction.
Drake Municipal Observatory. · 34m ·. We had some amazing nights at the Fall 2023 Drake Observatory series! Our biggest event with Peggy Whitson being over 300 people! Like. Comment. Drake Municipal Observatory. · September 8 ·.
