Powell Observatory

Powell Observatory is an astronomical observatory located near in , . It features several large telescopes and is available for public viewing, for private use of Astronomical Society of Kansas City members, and for ongoing research projects.
  • Observatory
  • …lies at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 metres)
  • …is operated by Astronomical Society of Kansas City
  • Description: astronomical observatory in Miami County, Kansas, U.S
  • Address: 26500 Melrose Street, Louisburg

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Louisburg and Wea.
is a city in , United States. is situated 2 miles southeast of Powell Observatory.
is an unincorporated community in , United States. is situated 5 miles north of Powell Observatory.
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Latitude
38.64634° or 38° 38′ 47″ north
Longitude
-94.69997° or 94° 41′ 60″ west
Open location code
86C7J8W2+G2
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Urdu—“Powell Observatory” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Powell Observatorium”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “مرصد باول”
  • Esperanto: “Observatorio Powell”
  • Japanese: “パウエル天文台”
  • Russian: “Обсерватория Пауэлл”
  • Urdu: “پاول رصدگاہ”

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