Pine Bluff Observatory
Encyclopedia
The Pine Bluff Observatory (PBO) is located in the town of Cross Plains, Wisconsin
(USA) about 15 miles west of Madison
. The observatory
was built in 1958 and is mainly used by student
s and faculty of the University of Wisconsin–Madison
for teaching and research
in astronomy
. PBO also provides a facility for testing new instruments.
Cross Plains (town), Wisconsin
Cross Plains is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,419 at the 2000 census. The Village of Cross Plains is located partially within the town...
(USA) about 15 miles west of Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
. The observatory
Observatory
An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geology, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed...
was built in 1958 and is mainly used by student
Student
A student is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. In some nations, the English term is reserved for those who attend university, while a schoolchild under the age of eighteen is called a pupil in English...
s and faculty of the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
for teaching and research
Research
Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
in astronomy
Astronomy
Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the atmosphere of Earth...
. PBO also provides a facility for testing new instruments.
External links
- PBO - official site
- Pine Bluff Observatory Clear Sky Clock