Washburn Observatory

The Washburn Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at 1401 Observatory Drive on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in , United States.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: astronomical observatory in Madison, Wisconsin
  • Also known as: “University of Wisconsin Washburn Observatory” and “University of Wisconsin–Madison Washburn Observatory”
  • Address: 1401 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Henry Mall and Allen Centennial Gardens.

Park
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is a park.

Garden
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The Allen Centennial Garden is a free public garden… is situated 1,200 feet west of Washburn Observatory.

University building
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is a Beaux Arts-style building on the… is situated 390 feet southwest of Washburn Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shorewood Hills and Maple Bluff.

Village
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is a village in , , United States. is situated 2 miles west of Washburn Observatory.

Village
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is a village in , United States. is situated 3 miles northeast of Washburn Observatory.

Village
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is a city in , United States. is situated 4 miles east of Washburn Observatory.

Washburn Observatory

Latitude
43.07619° or 43° 4′ 34″ north
Longitude
-89.40895° or 89° 24′ 32″ west
Elevation
951 feet (290 metres)
Operator
UW-Madison
Open location code
86MG3HGR+FC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 37751417
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­university
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Geo­Names ID
5277869
Wiki­data ID
Q7971453
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Urdu—“Washburn Observatory” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: South Campus and Bowens Addition.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Nancy Nicholas Hall and Nancy Nicholas Hall Garage.

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