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University observatory near Hills, The University of Iowa, April 26, 1965

Located 11 miles south of Iowa City.

Observatory at northwest corner of Old Dental Building, 1910s

Battered dome from old observatory at MacLean Hall, The University of Iowa, 1960s

Observatory moved from MacLean Hall to Physics Research Center, now called Van Allen Hall.

Observatory (lower right hand corner) near Field House looking west, The University of Iowa, 1930

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.

The Palimpsest, November 1942

This issue of The Palimpsest covers the life of Daniel Walter Morehouse, the Morehouse Comet, and the Drake Municipal Observatory.

Telescope

This telescope, mounted to the Drake Municipal Observatory tower in 1894, cost about $8,000. It was originally housed in the Science Hall.

Telescope

This telescope, mounted to the Drake Municipal Observatory tower in 1894, cost about $8,000. It was originally housed in the Science Hall.

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