Directions to Behlen Observatory

Maps to Behlen Observatory

Behlen Observatory is located at the University of Nebraska Agricultural Research and Development Center a few miles southeast of Mead, Nebraska and about 35 miles from either Omaha or Lincoln. Behlen Observatory is denoted by a red "X" on the following maps.

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• Large Overview of Lincoln-Omaha Area Showing Behlen Observatory
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• Local Area Around Behlen Observatory Coming from Lincoln

Directions to Behlen Observatory

From LINCOLN: Take Highway 77 north from Lincoln. Six miles past Ceresco, turn east on Highway 66 (formerly 63) and go 8 miles to the Mead road. This junction is about 0.8 miles past the ARDC headquarters (watch for the illuminated sign on the right). Turn left and go one mile north to Avenue H (on a small green street sign on the corner). At this corner, there are large brown signs on both sides of the road listing various locations on the field lab. Turn right on Avenue H and continue east 2 miles until you reach 8th Street. Turn left on 8th Street and follow it north 0.6 miles to the observatory which will be seen off to the left.

From OMAHA: Take Highway 92 west until you reach the town of Mead. At Mead, turn south on spur 78F and follow it for about 5 miles until you reach Avenue H (on a small green street sign on the corner). At this corner, there are large brown signs on both sides of the road listing various locations on the field lab. Turn left on Avenue H and continue east 2 miles until you reach 8th Street. Turn left on 8th street and follow it north 0.6 miles to the observatory which will be seen off to the left.

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