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Observatories in Illinois

There are 5 astronomical observatories in the state of IL that have telescopes used for astronomy research. Some observatories are complexes that host multiple telescopes at the same site. Not all observatories may be open to the public. Please contact them for any public outreach programs. Also see astronomy clubs in IL.

OBSERVATORY	LOCATION
Dearborn Observatory	Evanston
Glen D. Riley Observatory (GDRO)	Naperville
Henry Barber Research Observatory	Springfield
Principia Observatory	Elsah
University of Illinois Observatory	Urbana