McKim Observatory

Mckim in winter

         DePauw University's McKim Observatory is an excellent example of a well-equipped late 1800's observatory. The Observatory houses many of its original instruments, including a 9.53 inch Clark refracting telescope and a Fauth and Co. meridian transit telescope. Built in 1884, McKim Observatory is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in a residential neighborhood approximately one kilometer from the main campus, McKim is currently used by: students enrolled in astronomy classes, independent student research projects, and the public during open houses.
   

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