From the I55 exit #99, proceed west toward Jackson (Figure A). Just as the divided highway ends, turn right onto Orchard Rd. This turns into a gravel road and then ends at a stop sign. Turn left and the observatory is about 1/4 mile on the right on a hill (Figure B).

The observatory is located on the University Farm on County Road 620. It has several optical telescopes, the largest being 12 inches in diameter, along with CCD cameras and a control room. It also has a 6-foot diameter radio dish. The Observatory primarily supports the astronomy course, PH109 Exploring the Universe, but it is also used for undergraduate research as well.