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Jacobsen Observatory

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Theodor Jacobsen Observatory

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We're located at the north end of the University of Washington campus, just east of the Burke Museum, at the intersection of NE 45th Street and Memorial Way (17th Avenue NE). If you are coming from:

1. Eastside: Take 520 W to Montlake Exit. Left at 2nd light (on to Pacific). Come to 15th Avenue NE and make a right. The Physics/Astronomy building is on the corner, but this is NOT where you want to go. Continue up 15th Avenue NE until NE 45th Street. Take a right and continue east. You will see the Burke Museum on your right. Take a right at the next intersection. You will be going south on Memorial Way. If the parking gates are open (Gate 2), you will need to stop and get a permit. Lots N1 and N5 are the closest to the Observatory.

2. North or South: I-5 to NE 45th Street exit (University of Washington). Take NE 45th Street East until you see the Burke Museum on your right. Take a right at the next intersection. You will be going south on Memorial Way. If the parking gates are open (Gate 2), you will need to stop and get a permit. Lots N1 and N5 are the closest to the Observatory.

   More information about parking at the University of Washington.

   UW campus maps page.