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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) |
Note the start
times:
March 9 - April 14
at 8:00 pm
April 15 - September
1 at 8:30 pm
September 2 - March
8 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 50
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).
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!
Admission
prices are only $2
for children and $3
for adults, payable
at the observatory.
Please sign up on
the
online
reservation system. |
