Wilkinson, enthusiastic about his work, invited other locals to use his telescope to view the moon, planets, and distant galaxies.
[citation needed] After Wilkinson's death in 1953, the observatory dome, once housed atop the local school building, was relocated to its current site on land donated by the Gregory family.
[2] Today, the observatory features a Celestron Ultima 11” telescope with a 2800mm focal length, eyepieces ranging from 40mm to 10.5mm, various filters, and a GoTo Tracking System.
[2] The local astronomy club organizes guided night sky tours, hands-on telescope demonstrations, and educational workshops on celestial phenomena.
Visitors can learn to navigate the night sky, observe planets and stars, and gain insights into astronomical events.