Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

The Observatory

Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory

© 2007 Judy Hedding

The Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory is located at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. It is close to the parking lot, so it doesn't require much walking to get there. The observatory is open to the public Friday and Saturday nights. The observatory houses a 16-inch diameter Meade, modified Richey-Cretien scope, guided by a Paramount ME computer controlled German equatorial mount slaved to The Sky professional computer program. The schedule of programs is listed at the East Valley Astronomy Club web site.

Index: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

1. Welcome to the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
2. What is Water Ranch?
3. Fishing at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve
4. Learn About the Riparian Preserve
5. Do Research or Just Take a Walk
6. Interpretive Walks
7. Petroglyphs
8. Camping, Classes, Programs
9. The Observatory
10. Location, Admission, Season