Gale Observatory

Gale Observatory is an observatory in , , which is located on 10th Avenue. Gale Observatory is situated nearby to , as well as near the historic site .
grinnell.edu
  • Type: Observatory
  • Also known as: “Grant O. Gale Observatory”
  • Address: 1203 10th Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include North Grinnell Historic District and B.J. Ricker House.

Historic site
Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a nationally recognized historic district located in , United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. is situated 2,500 feet southwest of Gale Observatory.

House
Photo: Smallbones, CC0.
The is a historic dwelling located in , United States. The significance of this house is that it is an early example of Walter Burley Griffin's work. is situated 1,600 feet southwest of Gale Observatory.

Heritage site
Photo: Mpoush, CC BY-SA 3.0.
, formerly Christian Science Society and First Church of Christ, Scientist, Grinnell, located in , , in the United States, is an historic Carpenter Gothic house which was converted into a church. is situated 4,100 feet southwest of Gale Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Grinnell and Oakland Acres.

Photo: Aaron Tait, CC BY 2.0.
is a city in , United States. The population was 9,564 at the time of the 2020 census. It is best known for being the home of , a liberal arts college.

Village
is a city in , United States. The population was 176 at the time of the 2020 census. is situated 6 miles southwest of Gale Observatory.

Gale Observatory

Latitude
41.75563° or 41° 45′ 20″ north
Longitude
-92.71986° or 92° 43′ 12″ west
Elevation
1,007 feet (307 metres)
Open location code
86H9Q74J+73
Open­Street­Map ID
way 500103638
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
Geo­Names ID
4857981
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Gale Observatory from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Newburg and Jacobs.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Parking Lot E and Lot G.

Iowa: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Iowa City.

Curious Places to Discover

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.