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Sola Fide Observatory

Coordinates: 43°37′00″N 92°58′33″W / 43.616675°N 92.975932°W / 43.616675; -92.975932
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Sola Fide Observatory
OrganizationJC Hormel Nature Center
LocationNear Austin, Minnesota
Coordinates43°37′00″N 92°58′33″W / 43.616675°N 92.975932°W / 43.616675; -92.975932
Websitewww.hormelnaturecenter.org/sola-fide-observatory.html
Telescopes
unnamed18-inch reflector
Sola Fide Observatory is located in the United States
Sola Fide Observatory
Location of Sola Fide Observatory

The Sola Fide Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by staff and volunteers from JC Hormel Nature Center. It is located 3 miles south of Austin, Minnesota.

In 2019 the observatory added a 10-foot x 60-foot concrete observing strip with 120-volt AC power poles and 3 separate concrete observing pads (no power). The observatory's main scope is an 18" Starmaster fully-computerized Dobsonian telescope.

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References

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  • "Sola Fide Observatory". Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Retrieved February 12, 2020.