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Demolition of the Creighton University Observatory in the Jesuit Gardens on April 25, 2022
Creighton University Observatory was located on the Creighton University campus in Omaha , Nebraska , United States. It was the first observatory in Omaha, and the second in Nebraska. It was used primarily for the instruction of students, though the directors did do some research in the observatory. The observatory was demolished in late April 2022 to allow for the construction of a new Jesuit residence hall.
Quick facts [ edit ]
Construction began: October 6, 1885
Benefactor: John A. Creighton
Telescope mounted: May 6, 1886
First telescope: 1884 J. H. Steward & Co. of London , 5" aperture , 84" focal length
First light: August 22, 1886
Directors:
Father Joseph F. Rigge, S.J. (1883–1894)
Father Charles J. Borgmeyer (1894–1895)
Father William F. Rigge, S.J. (1895–1927)
Father William Doyle, S.J. (1927–1930)
Demolished: April 25, 2022
History [ edit ]
As part of his endowment to found Creighton University, John A. Creighton donated the money for a telescope made by J.H. Steward & Co. of London .
Telescope statistics [ edit ]
Aperture – 5 inches
Focal length – 84 inches
Mount – equatorial, on a brass column on an oak tripod with three large casters
Mounting gear – driving clock, graduated circles, clamps and fine adjustment screws on both axes
Eyepieces – 7 total (1 terrestrial, 1 diagonal, 5 astronomical)
Initial storage – in the chemistry laboratory, rolled out as needed
Cost – £125 (approximately US$625)
Usage intent – popular and educational use
Observatory built [ edit ]
Father Joseph F. Rigge , S.J. arrived at Creighton in August 1885. Assuming responsibility for the telescope, he noted that the constant movement of rolling the telescope in and out of its storage space did not allow for accurate usage and was even damaging the telescope. He suggested a small shed with a removable roof. Father Dowling, the university president, was able to secure $1200 from Mr. Creighton for building a proper observatory .
Observatory statistics [ edit ]
Ground broken – October 6, 1885
Building completion – December 17, 1885
Telescope mounted – May 6, 1886
Pier composition – stone
Central pier depth – 6 feet
Central pier height from floor – 6 feet
Circumference of dome room – 15 feet
Observatory demolition [ edit ]
As a result of the construction of a new Jesuit residence alongside 24th Street, the observatory was demolished.[1]
Resources [ edit ]
Memoirs of Father William Rigge, S.J.
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