Flagstaff in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Clark Dome Weather Station
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2015
1. Clark Dome Weather Station Marker
Instruments for the station were enclosed in an instrument shelter, which shielded thermometers, hygrometers (to monitor humidity), and other devices from the Sun, precipitation, and other sources of heat and light that could produce inaccurate readings. This type of shelter features downward-pointing louvers that allow for air flow while shielding the instruments from heat and light.
This weather station was removed in the latter part of the 20th century, but a modern station is now mounted on top of the Clark Telescope dome. Can you see it? Look for the anemometer (for detecting wind speed), whose wind cups may be spinning.
This exhibit was funded by the City of Flagstaff and the Flagstaff Cultural Partners.
Erected by City of Flagstaff, and the Flagstaff Cultural Partners.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 35°
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Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & High Country and in Hopi. It is also in the American Southwest, in the Mountain West, in Colorado Plateau, and at the Four Corners. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The San Francisco Peaks (a few steps from this marker); Lowell Observatory (a few steps from this marker); U. S. Astronomer Percival Lowell, Specialist Of Mars, And Anamizu (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sundial (within shouting distance of this marker); Soda Acid Fire Extinguisher / Stone Water Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); 42-Inch Reflecting Telescope (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Lee Giclas (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lawrence Lowell Telescope (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flagstaff.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Lowell Observatory
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 25, 2024
2. Clark Dome Weather Station Marker
3. Marker detail: Lowell Observatory Staff, 1905
Lowell Observatory staff at entrance of Clark Telescope dome in 1905, with instrument shelter to the right of the group. From left are John Duncan, V.M. Slipher, Harry Hussey (partially hidden from view), Wrexie Leonard, Carl Lampland and Percival Lowell.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2015
4. Clark Dome Weather Station Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 31, 2015
5. Clark Observatory Dome (west side)
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 25, 2024
6. Clark Dome Weather Station and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 7, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on May 8, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on May 7, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5. submitted on May 8, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 6. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
