Snowfall on McKim Observatory in Greencastle, Indiana

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

The last two day we have had about eight inches of snow in Greencastle, Indiana.  Not much for some places in the country but more than we have had for a few years.  
 

The DePauw University 1884 McKim Observatory is in my front yard on a earth raised circle.  The brass telescope came from London and was made around 1880. 

[WHX?? 48,815]

Bust inside Lane and get us some of that telescope! 

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

 

 

 

Here are some inside pictures of the McKim Observatory from several years ago.   No changes inside.    

 

The last picture is of the central mechanical clock that keeps the telescope aligned with the object that is viewing as the earth is rotating!   Very ingenious device and made in the 1880's!

 

The McKim Observatory has an Open House for visitors every first Friday of the month during the DePauw University  academic year.

 

 

 

 

Edited December 17, 2019 by Lane Ranger

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

Looks like a good neighbor to have

Lane! I would probably be there a lot

star gazing! Send some snow this way eh?

[WHX?? 48,815]

All that work on a deuce I'm jonesing to shove it into a drift, hear that Onan snort and watch the snow fly!

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

 

 

More history of the McKim Observatory !

 

https://visitindiana.com/blog/index.php/2020/01/14/mckim-observatory-in-greencastle/

[prondzy 3,881]

On 12/17/2019 at 11:11 AM, WHX24 said:

Bust inside Lane and get us some of that telescope! 

How do you think he spots his deals across the countryside.

 

 

pretty cool Lane!

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

More info on the McKim Observatory In Greencastle, Indiana.   The first observatory in Indiana!   
 

Right in my front yard!
 

https://www.visitindiana.com/blog/post/mckim-observatory-in-greencastle/

 

 

Edited October 30, 2022 by Lane Ranger