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The
University
of Denver's
20-inch
Alvan
Clark-Saegmuller
refracting
telescope as
it looked
shortly
after
installation
in July,
1894
(Photographer
Unknown) |
Public Night Start
Times:
March 15 - April 14
at 8:00 pm
April 15 -
August 31 at 8:30 pm
September 1 -
September 30 at 8pm
October 1 - March
10 at 7:00 pm
Some of the Denver
Astronomical
Society's brightest
and most
enthusiastic
individuals lead
Public Nights each
Tuesday and Thursday
at DU's Historic
Chamberlin
Observatory.
Public Nights are a
Denver tradition
that began on the
night of August 1,
1894. The Denver
Astronomical Society
has hosted Public
Nights for over 60
years.
All public nights
start with an
informative,
multi-media
astronomy presentation
by a DAS lecturer.
Presentations are
illustrated with colorful
computer graphics shows, videos,
and/or whatever
audio/visual method
is appropriate.
Astronomy
presentations are
designed for
visitors of all
ages.
Additionally,
visitors will be
treated to
telescopic views of
the moon, stars and
star clusters, planets,
galaxies, nebulae,
etc., through
Chamberlin's
historic, 28-foot
long, 20-inch
aperture Alvan
Clark-Saegmuller
refracting telescope
(weather
permitting).
On
cloudy nights,
visitors can still
hear the lecture,
view and learn about
the telescope, and
receive a tour of
the observatory,
including its
various clocks, the
meridian telescope,
library, wall
displays, and an
animated video
display on the night
sky for that month.
DAS volunteers will
be happy to answer
any questions you
may have about
astronomy,
astronomical
observing, and the
observatory.
These shows are
specifically
tailored for the
non-astronomer who
is interested in
learning about the
universe and how to
observe celestial
objects. Bring the
whole family!
Please note that
while disabled
visitors can usually
be accommodated, the
observatory is a
historic building
and has not been
modified to allow
unassisted
wheelchair access to
the dome room or the
telescope eyepiece.
Admission
prices are only $2
for children and $3
for adults, payable
at the observatory.
Please sign up on
the
online
reservation system. |
