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North America Nebula

North American Nebula as viewed from the Drake Municipal Observatory in November 1910.

Pluto

Pluto as viewed from the Drake Municipal Observatory in November 1930.

Morehouse Speech

Speech given by Dr. Morehouse in August of 1939.

Phillip Riggs

Astronomy Professor Phillip Riggs at the Drake University Municipal Observatory.

Phillip Riggs

Drake University Astronomy Professor Phillip Riggs.

Peltier's Comet

Peltier's Comet as viewed from the Drake Municipal Observatory in June 1936.

Drake University Municipal Observatory

The Drake Municipal Observatory was constructed in 1920-1921 through the efforts of the City of Des Moines and Drake University. It is dedicated to Dr. Morehouse.

Drake University Municipal Observatory

The Drake Municipal Observatory was constructed in 1920-1921 through the efforts of the City of Des Moines and Drake University. It is dedicated to Dr. Morehouse.

Drake University Municipal Observatory

The Drake Municipal Observatory was constructed in 1920-1921 through the efforts of the City of Des Moines and Drake University. It is dedicated to Dr. Morehouse.

Dr. Morehouse

Dr. Morehouse during his tenure as President of Drake University (1922-1941).

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