An observatory is a place for observing, or studying, natural objects and events on Earth or in space. An astronomical observatory is a place to observe space. Scientists use this type of observatory to gather information about stars, planets, comets, and other things outside Earthâs atmosphere.
Welcome to Stillwater, Minnesota. Stillwater is a dynamic, growing community of over 18,000 residents nestled into the bluffs of the St. Croix River, one of America's protected Wild and Scenic Waterways.
The existing St. Croix River crossing at Stillwater, Minnesota, is a highway bridge connecting downtown Stillwater to the Town of St. Joseph in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. The crossing consists of a 1,050âfoot-long, 10-span, 2-lane bridge and a 750-foot earthen causeway extending from the Wisconsin shoreline.