Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center

The Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center, 1365 Ivanhoe Rd., Ely, Iowa 52227
(319) 848-2068
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Located on the south side of Palisades-Kepler State Park, the Dows Observatory was built in 1987 and houses several permanently-mounted telescopes. Managed by the Cedar Amateur Astronomers, visitors are welcome to attend on Public Observation Nights.

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