The Little Known Observatory In Wisconsin With Views That Are Second To None
By Michelle|Published July 26, 2018
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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Few things are as humbling as looking up at the night sky to see an array of stars spread out before us. There are places in Wisconsin where you can see this sight perfectly. You need a very dark sky and an area with virtually no light pollution. When these things come together, you can spend hours thinking about what might exist beyond our world. But, for those of us living a little closer to civilization those experiences aren’t as readily accessible. That’s why Yerkes Observatory, sometimes overlooked by those out-of-state, is so incredible. It offers the everyday person an opportunity to not just see the night sky, but to get up close and personal with it. The state is lucky to have it – but if you haven’t visited yet you’ll need to go soon. They’re closing in October!
The University of Chicago has recently decided to cease operation at Yerkes Observatory. It will close in October, however some exceptions will be made for groups who’d like to see it after that day. To reserve a spot for an evening view through one of the telescopes, click here. To learn more about the observatory, visit the website here.
Yerkes Observatory is located at 373 W. Geneva St., Williams Bay. To schedule a tour, you can call them on 262-245-5555.
For more of Wisconsin’s beauty, visit this awesome waterfall. It requires no hiking and the views are spectacular.
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