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Central Methodist University

CMU’s Morrison Observatory welcomes public for Thursday viewings

Posted 9/20/22

Central Missouri residents are invited to view the universe at any of several guided sessions on Thursday evenings at the historic Morrison Observatory operated by Central Methodist University in …

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Central Methodist University

CMU’s Morrison Observatory welcomes public for Thursday viewings

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Central Missouri residents are invited to view the universe at any of several guided sessions on Thursday evenings at the historic Morrison Observatory operated by Central Methodist University in Fayette.

All sessions are free and open to the general public from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays: September 22 and 29, and October 6, 13, and 20.

Central Methodist University professor Dr. Kendal Clark and astronomy instructor Ralph Dumas, along with members of the Central Missouri Astronomical Association and CMU students, will conduct the viewing sessions, provide tours, and comment on historical highlights of the facility. Hands-on science activities also will be provided in the Observatory classroom. Visitors will be able to use the telescopes for viewing, weather permitting.

The Morrison Observatory features a 12¼ -inch Clark refractor and a 10-inch reflecting telescope. The Observatory was originally located in Glasgow, and it was acquired by CMU in 1927 before moving to its current location in 1935.

The Observatory is located at 504 Park Rd. in northwestern Fayette, across from the Fayette City Park.

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