Hesje Observatory at Miquelon Lake

The Hesje Observatory is located at the Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station (AMLRS). Miquelon Provincial Park is a dark sky preserve, so it is an ideal place for an astronomical observatory, as there is minimal light pollution to hinder the excellent view of the night sky. The dream of having an astronomical observatory was made possible by Alumnus Brian Hesje. 

The telescope in the observatory provides a digital feed to the classroom in the AMLRS, and will eventually be able to be remotely accessible at Augustana and online. There is an observation deck around the dome where portable telescopes can be set up.

The addition of the observatory will benefit Augustana students, professors, teachers, and anyone else who is interested in astronomy. The observatory is a center for opportunity, giving astronomy enthusiasts access to the high-tech instruments necessary to study beyond Earth and into the cosmos.