Yerkes Observatory

What travelers say:

The world famous observatory with rich achievements is affiliated to the University of Chicago, a very famous observatory, established in 1897, once, Chinese astronomer Ye Kaiser found a small star here, and was named "Chinese asteroid"! I knew this observatory very early, but never had the opportunity to really visit, this time we came to the University of Chicago to visit, and also by the way to see this famous observatory! 🌈 tips: 1. Scenic Area address: 373 W. Geneva Street, Williams Bay, WI 531912, recommended visit time: 1-2 hours 🍀Yerkes Observatory There is a refracting telescope with a diameter of about 40 inches in the dome, which is also the largest refracting telescope in the world now. We don't have close contact with the observatory, just watch it in the distance. The building of the observatory looks very classical atmosphere, the surrounding environment was re-adjusted in 2006, now it looks very good, there is a hotel not far away, it should be provided to tourists, but we do not have enough time to stay a little longer! 👣 There is also an introduction center, which will introduce the history and development and achievements of Yerkes Observatory for tourists who come here! The interpreters here are very good, clear mouth, and patiently solve the doubts for passengers!