Hyde Memorial Observatory

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The Hyde Memorial Observatory is a volunteer-run community astronomical observatory located in Lincoln, Nebraska near the center of Holmes Lake. It opened in 1977, is furnished through public donations, and is wholly dedicated to the public. It was named for Flora Hydea following a donation in honor of her late husband Leicester.[1][2]

Coordinates40°46′40.14″N 96°38′10.41″W
Established1977
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Hyde Memorial Observatory
Hyde Memorial Observatory on April 4, 2022
LocationLincoln, Nebraska
Coordinates40°46′40.14″N 96°38′10.41″W
Established1977
Websitewww.hydeobservatory.info
Telescopes
Telescopes
  • 14' Schmidt-Cassegrain Celestron,
  • 11' Schmidt-Cassegrain Celestron,
  • 8' Schmidt-Cassegrain Meade Lightswitch,
  • 3' Rear Projection Solar Telescope
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