Fundraiser launched to preserve historic observatory site for future generations

Fundraiser launched to preserve historic observatory site for future generations

The Friends of Herstmonceux Observatory are aiming to raise £50,000 in a major fundraising campaign to restore the site’s historic O’Rorke railings.

Historic UI Campus Observatory seeing renovations to recognize history, maintain structure

Renovating the Campus Observatory is no simple task as workers repair, replace and restore a structure that has been standing at the University of Illinois for 140 years.