Washburn Observatory

Washburn Observatory
Alternative names	University of Wisconsin–Madison Washburn Observatory
Named after	Cadwallader C. Washburn
Organization	University of Wisconsin–Madison ;
Observatory code	753
Location	Madison, Wisconsin, US
Coordinates	43°04′35″N 89°24′32″W / 43.0765°N 89.4089°W
Website	www.astro.wisc.edu/the-public/public-observing-at-washburn/
Telescopes	15.6-inch Clark refractor ;
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	U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Built	1881
Architect	Jones, David R.
Architectural style	Italianate
NRHP reference No.	85000575
Added to NRHP	3/14/1985

The Washburn Observatory (obs. code: 753) is an astronomical observatory located at 1401 Observatory Drive on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Completed in 1881, it was a major research facility for about 50 years. Today, it is home to the UW-Madison College of Letters and Science Honors Program, while the telescope remains in use by students in introductory astronomy courses and the general public during open houses and viewings.