Behlen Observatory

Observatory in Nebraska, U.S.

Observatory

Location of Behlen Observatory

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Behlen Observatory is a research facility and astronomical observatory owned and operated by the astronomy department of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It is located in Mead, Nebraska (United States) about 38 miles (61 km) northeast of Lincoln, Nebraska and was founded in 1972.

References

"Behlen Observatory Homepage". NU's Behlen Observatory - A star Gazer's Paradise. Archived from the original on 11 December 2005. Retrieved December 15, 2005.

External links

Behlen Observatory Clear Sky Clock Observing conditions forecast.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Located in: Lincoln, Nebraska

Academics

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
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- Peter Kiewit Institute
Hixson–Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts
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College of Law
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Athletics

Teams	Nebraska Cornhuskers Baseball Men's basketball Women's basketball Beach volleyball Bowling Men's cross country Women's cross country Football Men's golf Women's golf Men's gymnastics Women's gymnastics Rifle Soccer Softball Swimming & diving Men's tennis Women's tennis Men's track & field Women's track & field Volleyball Wrestling Crew (club) Curling (club)
Rivalries	Football: Colorado (Buffalo Head) Iowa (Heroes Trophy) Kansas Kansas State Miami (FL) Minnesota ($5 Bits of Broken Chair) Missouri (Victory Bell) Oklahoma Wisconsin (Freedom Trophy) Basketball: Creighton Volleyball: Penn State
Venues	Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium Bob Devaney Sports Center Bowlin Stadium Haymarket Park Memorial Stadium Pinnacle Bank Arena Former: Buck Beltzer Stadium Nebraska Coliseum Nebraska Field Pioneers Park Nature Center
Conferences	Big Ten WIUFA (1892–97) Big Eight (1907–18, 1921–96) Big 12 (1996–2011) Rifle only: Patriot Rifle Great America Rifle (2004–21)
Other	Academic honors and awards Athletic Hall of Fame Cornhusker Marching Band Herbie Husker Lil' Red Nebraska School Activities Association Olympians "Dear Old Nebraska U" "Hail Varsity" "In Heaven There Is No Beer" "Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A."

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Student life

Founded: 1869
Students: 25,108
Endowment: $1.7 billion

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