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Washburn Observatory

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Watch now: Take a tour of the historic Washburn Observatory

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Washburn Observatory reopens following repairs

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Captain Beefheart - "OBSERVATORY CREST" (Acoustic Cover on a Washburn WD10SCE)

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Marzi Montazeri about his Washburn signature

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WILD TORNADIC ROTATION!!! WASHBURN, IL 61570(5)

The Washburn Observatory 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.
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