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COLORADO ASTRONOMY DAY
2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
9:00 am to 11:00 pm
(Download
PDF - Flyer and Complete Schedule) |
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OBSERVING &
EVENT SCHEDULE |
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DENVER |
9:00 am -
5:00 pm |
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Museum and
Space Odyssey interactive exhibits- Regular
9 am to 5 pm schedule. (Please note that Gates
Planetarium is closed for renovation.)
Daytime Solar Observing
on the West Patio at the Denver Museum of Nature and
Science (safe Hydrogen Alpha, White light
and Calcium Solar telescopes operated by
members of the Denver Astronomical Society,
along with a Solar Spectrograph display) (West
Patio, outside the Leprino Family Atrium, Level
1, 11
am to 3 pm)
Denver Astronomical Society
- Interested in joining a local astronomy club
or finding our about the stars you can see from
your backyard? The DAS is here to answer your
questions. (Level 1, 10
am - 4 pm) A.T.O.M.
(Active Teens of the Museum) Air & Space Club
- Are you a teen? Do you love astronomy?
Find out how to get involved in this or other
teen programs at the Museum (Level 1, 10 am - 4
pm) Planetary
Society - The Planetary Society is dedicated
to inspiring the public with the adventure and
mystery of space exploration and the search for
extraterrestrial life. (Level 1, 10 am - 4 pm)
Regular museum admission rates
apply. No additional cost for special astronomy
day activities.
See: DMNS
Web Site for more information on regular
activities.
See:
Participant
Information |
10:30 am -
4:00 pm |
Presentations at
DMNS
All programs are
free, but require regular museum
admission |
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Program |
Place |
11:00 am -
4:00 pm |
Dr. Ka Chun Yu, DMNS -
Journey Through the Universe - visual
wonders of the universe and your
astronomy questions answered |
Space Odyssey,
Orbits Explorer Table |
10:30-
10:50 am |
Naomi Pequette, DAS - Star
Track: Explore the Universe from Your
Backyard |
Galaxy Stage* |
11:30 am-
12:15 pm |
Bryan White -
Breathtaking 3D Comet & Aurora
Show |
El Pomar Space Education
Center |
12:30-
12:50 pm |
Dr. Steven Lee, DMNS - Mars
Mission Update |
Galaxy Stage* |
1:00-
1:45 pm |
Bryan White -
Breathtaking 3D Comet & Aurora
Show |
El Pomar Space Education
Center |
1:45-
2:00 pm |
"How Many Stars in the
Sky?" One child's quest to count
the stars (big screen storytelling) |
Galaxy Stage* |
2:00-
2:20 pm |
Phil Good, DAS - Astronomical
Imaging With CCDs or Your Digital Camera |
Galaxy Stage* |
3:30-
3:50 pm |
Cathy Havens S&S
Optika - Using the
Tools of Astronomy |
Galaxy Stage* |
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* Galaxy Stage is inside
Space Odyssey |
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| 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Historic Chamberlin
Observatory
Open
House
Hosted by DAS and the University of Denver |
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Time |
Program |
Place |
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6:00 pm |
Exhibits
& Displays |
Observatory |
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6:00- 6:45 |
Keith Pool, DAS -
"Astronomy 101" |
Observatory |
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6:45- 7:30 |
Robert Bruner, DMNS/DAS -
"Mars: A Deceptive Planet" |
Observatory |
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7:30-11:00 |
Nighttime
Astronomical Observing
Viewing of the crescent moon, Jupiter,
Uranus, the crescent Moon, and favorite deep sky objects such
as star clusters and nebulae through the
113 year-old 20-in Alvan
Clark-Saegmuller telescope, the 12th
largest refractor telescope in the
country. We will also have over 30
amateur telescopes of various sizes and
types in Observatory Park, with
knowledgeable operators who will be
happy to show you requested objects and
answer your questions about astronomy,
astronomical equipment, and celestial
objects and events. |
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7:30 pm -
11:00 pm |
20-in Alvan Clark-Saegmuller Refractor ($1.00 fee) |
Dome Room
(escorted) |
7:30 pm -
11:00 pm |
DAS member telescopes
Astronomical Observing & Demonstrations
(free) |
Observatory
Park |
No reservations are
required
CAD Participant Information:
DAS |
University of Denver |
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BOULDER |
1:00 pm -
4:00 pm
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Fiske Planetarium
& Science Center:
Celebrate Colorado Astronomy Day
on September 15th
Events include:
1:00 pm: Live Talk: "Innovative Science
Education at CU"
Dr. Doug Duncan, Fiske Planetarium Director
2:00 pm: Primera presentacion: "Tormenta Espacial"
Explore la connexion entre el Sol y la Tierra
Tito Salas, Fiske Operations Manager, will
present a live "Star Chat" ("Charla de las
Estrellas") in Spanish afterward.
3:00 pm: Starshow: "Space
Storm"
Explore the Sun-Earth connection!
DOWNLOAD:
Fiske
Planetarium 2007 Colorado Astronomy Day Flyer
Web Site:
CU Fiske Planetarium & Science Center |
1:00 pm -
4:00 pm |
Boulder Astronomy & Space Society
Safe solar observing, facilitated by
members of the
Boulder Astronomy and Space Society at the
entrance to Fiske Planetarium.
- For Directions, click
HERE
Sorry, no nighttime
observing due to a night CU football game. |
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BRIGHTON |
9:00 am -
11:00 pm |
Brighton Astronomy Group
Daytime public observing of the
Sun through filtered 11-inch and 4.25-inch
telescopes. Giant 400-foot solar system model
for the kids. Nighttime observing with
12.5-inch, 11-inch and 4.25-inch telescopes.
Location: City Park
at 22nd Avenue and Bromley Lane in Brighton.
Contact for information:
walkeyscomputers@aol.com
Sponsored by Walkey's
Onsite Computer Services |
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