The birthplace of modern astrophysics
Yerkes Observatory is a facility of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics of the University of Chicago. It was established in 1897 on Geneva Lake in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Until the mid-1960's, Yerkes Observatory housed all of the Department's activities. Today the 77-acre, park-like site in southeast Wisconsin provides laboratory space and access to telescopes for research and instruction. A substantial fraction of the University's library holdings in astronomy are housed at Yerkes.Recent News and Events
- University Press Releases related to Education Outreach
- Report of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Committee on the Future of Yerkes Observatory (pdf file)
- Yerkes Observatory to highlight active astronomy for Illinois schools at March 29 Capitol Showcase in Springfield
- Illinois State Board of Education announces Mathematics and Science Partnership grants
- Blind students experience the universe via Yerkes Observatory’s Project SEE
- Yerkes Observatory introduces blind students to universe