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A daytime view of
Venus was a highlight of the 2007 CAD in Denver (at
DMNS)
Photo: Ron
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This year's
Colorado
Astronomy Day is scheduled for Saturday,
October 24th, 2009. In Denver, the celebration will feature special exhibits and
solar viewing at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science,
and nighttime astronomical viewing at the University of
Denver's Historic (and recently renovated) Chamberlin Observatory.
In Colorado Springs, the Colorado
Springs Astronomical Society will feature a star party
for the general public at Palmer Park. These activities
are coordinated with the Astronomical League's Fall
National Astronomy Day, highlighting the International Year of Astronomy.
Click
HERE to view a photo album
of some past Colorado Astronomy Day activities.
Colorado
Astronomy Day was established by
governor’s proclamation
in 1997 and it has been observed as a major public
outreach and education event during the months of
September or October ever since.
Highlights
of Astronomy Day Activities:
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Informative
presentations, Solar Observing, and interactive
exhibits at the Denver Museum of
Nature and Science (10 am to 4 pm) (Museum
hours 9 am - 5 pm) |
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Presentations,
exhibits, and nighttime astronomical
observing hosted by DAS and the University of
Denver at the DU's Historic Chamberlin Observatory (6 pm
to 11 pm), conducted by DU staff and members of
the Denver Astronomical Society |
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Public Star party at Palmer Park
(6 pm to 11 pm) in Colorado Springs,
Maizeland Rd and Academy Blvd, conducted by
the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society |
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For a detailed schedule
CLICK HERE |
PARTICIPANTS
To date, the
following Colorado Organizations will support or participate in
2009 Colorado Astronomy Day Activities:
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