A cross-country delivery made it’s final stop here in Northwest Arkansas on Saturday. It took 2 semi trucks, 6 hours and a crew of more than 20 people to bring the 106-year-old telescope to Bentonville.Measuring 36 feet long and weighing as much as two elephants, the Brasheer telescope was the center of attention as a crowd gathered to welcome Northwest Arkansas’ newest star-gazer home.“I am thrilled that they are here getting to watch us do what we do," said Katherine Auld of Supporting STEM and Space. "This telescope is going to be here for years and years."Before the telescope can be put to use, Springdale based Explore Scientific and Supporting STEM and Space will be restoring it to perfect condition. That means the telescope will not be ready in time to view the solar eclipse in August.

A cross-country delivery made it’s final stop here in Northwest Arkansas on Saturday.

It took 2 semi trucks, 6 hours and a crew of more than 20 people to bring the 106-year-old telescope to Bentonville.


Measuring 36 feet long and weighing as much as two elephants, the Brasheer telescope was the center of attention as a crowd gathered to welcome Northwest Arkansas’ newest star-gazer home.



“I am thrilled that they are here getting to watch us do what we do," said Katherine Auld of Supporting STEM and Space. "This telescope is going to be here for years and years."



Before the telescope can be put to use, Springdale based Explore Scientific and Supporting STEM and Space will be restoring it to perfect condition. That means the telescope will not be ready in time to view the solar eclipse in August.