The 130-year-old National Historic Landmark was home to a groundbreaking development in photometry
August 14, 2026
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Construction is underway on the dome on the Campus Observatory.
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Photo by Adrien Reetz
The University of Illinois Observatory is undergoing renovations this summer that will bring back some historical features of the national landmark.
The project is supported by a grant from the National Park Service through the Save America’s Treasures program, which funds the preservation of properties designated to have national historical significance.
Bryan Dunne, observatory director and teaching assistant professor in the Department of Astronomy, said there are many parts to the renovation, including the return of a special viewing area and old transit.
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