Yerkes Observatory

The Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, west of Lake Geneva, is becoming one of my favorite KAP spots. The larger of the observatories has a 90 foot dome, and famed 40-inch Refractor, the world's biggest lens-type telescope. The building itself is interesting with detailed columns and carvings throughout the exterior of the building. Now that I know that it is this close, I can't wait to get a view through the scope!

The Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin near Lake Geneva © Copyright m2 Photography - Michael J. Mikkelson 2009. All Rights Reserved. Images can not be used without permission.
Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin near Lake Geneva. © Copyright m2 Photography - Michael J. Mikkelson 2009. All Rights Reserved. Images can not be used without permission.
Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin near Lake Geneva. I was flying to cameras on this session, powered by the Flow-Form 30 on it's maiden flight. You can see the Canon G9 on a AutoKAP Aurico rig up the line a bit. © Copyright m2 Photography - Michael J. Mikkelson 2009. All Rights Reserved. Images can not be used without permission.
Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin near Lake Geneva. © Copyright m2 Photography - Michael J. Mikkelson 2009. All Rights Reserved. Images can not be used without permission.