Racine Astronomical Society

Directions to the observatory

The Modine-Benstead Observatory is located 4 miles west of I-94 at the intersection of County Highway A and 63rd Drive in Yorkville, Wi.

From I-94 and Hwy. 20: Drive 3.9 miles west on Hwy. 20 to 63rd Drive. Turn left (South) on 63rd Drive. Drive 0.6 miles to the observatory. The observatory is located on the west side of the road.

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• Public Nights

  
  2024

  
  

  Modine-Benstead
  Observatory
  Open Houses

  Friday, April 26th
  8 - 11 PM
  
  Spring Astronomy Day
  Saturday, May 18th
  8:30 - 11 PM
  
  Friday, June 14th
  8:30 - 11 PM
  
  Solar Observing Day
  Saturday, June 29th
  1 - 4 PM
  
  Friday, July 12th
  8:30 - 11 PM
  
  Friday, August 16th
  8:30 - 11 PM
  
  Friday, Sept. 13th
  8 - 11 PM
  
  Fall Astronomy Day
  Saturday, October 12th
  7 - 10 PM
  
  

  
  

  Dress Warm

  
  Admission is free.
  

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