Welcome to the Virtual Tour
of the University of Denver's historic
Chamberlin Observatory (c)
Obs. Park, 2930 E. Warren Ave.,
Denver SE, Colorado
Latest GPS: W104d 57'10.8", N39d 40'33.8", elev. 5417 ft.,
obscode 708.
MAP
The south elevation of the
University of Denver's historic Chamberlin Observatory, as seen from approximately
50 feet from the main door. Note the Richardson Romanesque style of this 1890
construction, featuring a 20-inch aperture, f/15 Alvan Clark-George Saegmuller
refractor.
See the moon and planets, most TUES and THURS evenings, 8:00pm...
...if/when clear.
JUPITER - special viewing First Quarter Moon SATURDAYS, 7-10pm,
including JUL.12, AUG.9, SEP.6, if clear
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More forthcoming events in the Sky
Got an astronomy question? Click here.
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OBSERVATORY GUIDEBOOK - Denver's Great
Telescope - now available
Second State
Historic Fund grant awarded!
The Observatory is located in
Observatory Park in SE Denver, at 2930 East Warren Avenue. Major intersections
nearby include So. University (exit 205 south I-25) and E. Evans Avenues. Call
303-871-5172 for pre-recorded information.
~ Quarter moon Saturday evening Open
Houses ~
(weather permitting)
2008: Jul.12, Aug.9, Sep.6, Oct.4, Nov.8, Dec.6 and...
2009: First quarter moon Saturdays
Sunset til ~10pm, weather permitting.
Phone 303-871-5172 for details.
Our once-a-month first quarter moon Saturday evening Open House
events, weather permitting runs from ~7pm til ~10pm, weather
permitting. Observing with the large telescope is $1 per person to help
offset cost of maintenance, and the astronomy club brings numerous
portable telescopes which are set up in the
park, with free for all viewing. This provides the public great sky
access and a chance to talk with owners of equipment about what advantages
and disadvantages there are to different types of small telescopes.
The Observatory is located in Observatory Park in SE Denver, at 2930
East Warren Avenue. Major intersections nearby include So. University
(exit 205 south I-25) and E. Evans Avenues.
Click
here to reserve upcoming, available Tues or Thurs Public Nights
Additional scheduling
policies
Chamberlin Observatory,
completed in 1894 is unique among Denver landmarks. DU's first
astronomy professor, Professor Herbert Howe, designed it after Carleton
College Goodsell Observatory in Northfield Minnesota. The original
construction drawings by noted Denver architect, Robert Roeschlaub, are
held in the University archives collection, Penrose Library on the DU
campus.
The dome houses a 20 inch aperture Clark-Saegmuller refractor, which saw
first light in July 1894, and is still "functional". Regular
classes and public viewing still occur. The original description of
Chamberlin Observatory and its large refractor appear in an article by
Prof. Herbert A. Howe that appears in the 1894 Astronomy
& Astrophysics (a precursor to the Astrophysical Journal),
volume 8, page 709ff. Limited edition
histories of the observatory are available [click here]. We honor
the past and strive to create hope for the future with every student
that peers through the telescope's eyepiece.
Astronomy at the University of Denver has remained continuously active since
1880, in the pursuit of research, teaching and community outreach. Please visit
our HOME PAGES for more information,
or EMAIL: rstencel @ du.edu -- Prof. Stencel, Director, University of Denver
Observatories.
Forthcoming
EVENTS
in the Sky
The definitive history is now available in print!
Secrist (1953)
Chamberlin Memoirs Available Now
Items from
Recent Newsletters
The metro Denver battle for
darker skies
Observing Variable
Stars: Training Program
Mercury Transit, 11/15/99
Learn more
about Historic Denver Inc.
Virtual
Tours of
Famous Observatories
Astronomy
at the University of Denver has remained continuously active since 1880, in the
pursuit of research, teaching and community outreach.
Please visit our HOME PAGES for more
information, or EMAIL: rstencel @ du.edu -- Prof. Stencel, Director, University
of Denver Observatories.
The original description of Chamberlin Observatory and its large refractor
appear in an article by Prof. Herbert A. Howe that appears in the 1894
Astronomy & Astrophysics (a precursor to the Astrophysical Journal), volume
8, page 709ff.
This
website sponsored in part by the William Marlar Foundation.
Please
phone 303-871-5172 for the current public night schedule, and info about the
DENVER
ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY.
For daytime astronomy, please visit GATES
PLANETARIUM
Call 303-871-2135 for information regarding
DU ASTRONOMY CLASSES.
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more images, plus historical narrative!
Or, take shortcuts to:
The Student
Observatory, aka 'Van Nattan' or 'Robo-scope'.
Telescope
image by Dan Wray, 1997
Pages assembled by Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Denver.
Images were acquired with a Chinon ES-3000 digital camera, using 320 x 240
resolution, courtesy DU Audio-Visual Services. (c) 1996-present.
ASTRONOMY
QUESTIONS? Visit the STAR
GUYS!
For daytime astronomy, visit GATES PLANETARIUM
Need a star map?
Link to MT.EVANS MEYER-WOMBLE OBSERVATORY
NEWS.
Return to DU Astronomy Homepage
Return to DU Physics & Astronomy Homepage
Contact
rstencel @ du.edu = Prof. Stencel with questions. Visit the DU Observatories: Chamberlin and Mt.Evans.
Keywords:
astron, astrophys, astronomy, astrophysics, observatory, telescope,
skywatching, stars, planets, comets, UFO, observing, constellations,
space, and more...
Join the
Friends of Chamberlin Observatory
Can we observe tonight?
(weather permitting)
2008: Jul.12, Aug.9, Sep.6, Oct.4, Nov.8, Dec.6 and...
2009: First quarter moon Saturdays
Sunset til ~10pm, weather permitting.
Phone 303-871-5172 for details.
Additional scheduling
policies
Chamberlin Observatory,
completed in 1894 is unique among Denver landmarks. DU's first
astronomy professor, Professor Herbert Howe, designed it after Carleton
College Goodsell Observatory in Northfield Minnesota. The original
construction drawings by noted Denver architect, Robert Roeschlaub, are
held in the University archives collection, Penrose Library on the DU
campus.
The dome houses a 20 inch aperture Clark-Saegmuller refractor, which saw
first light in July 1894, and is still "functional". Regular
classes and public viewing still occur. The original description of
Chamberlin Observatory and its large refractor appear in an article by
Prof. Herbert A. Howe that appears in the 1894 Astronomy
& Astrophysics (a precursor to the Astrophysical Journal),
volume 8, page 709ff. Limited edition
histories of the observatory are available [click here]. We honor
the past and strive to create hope for the future with every student
that peers through the telescope's eyepiece.
Astronomy at the University of Denver has remained continuously active since
1880, in the pursuit of research, teaching and community outreach. Please visit
our HOME PAGES for more information,
or EMAIL: rstencel @ du.edu -- Prof. Stencel, Director, University of Denver
Observatories.
Forthcoming
EVENTS
in the Sky
The definitive history is now available in print!
Secrist (1953)
Chamberlin Memoirs Available Now
Items from
Recent Newsletters
The metro Denver battle for
darker skies
Observing Variable
Stars: Training Program
Mercury Transit, 11/15/99
Learn more
about Historic Denver Inc.
Virtual
Tours of
Famous Observatories
Astronomy
at the University of Denver has remained continuously active since 1880, in the
pursuit of research, teaching and community outreach.
Please visit our HOME PAGES for more
information, or EMAIL: rstencel @ du.edu -- Prof. Stencel, Director, University
of Denver Observatories.
The original description of Chamberlin Observatory and its large refractor
appear in an article by Prof. Herbert A. Howe that appears in the 1894
Astronomy & Astrophysics (a precursor to the Astrophysical Journal), volume
8, page 709ff.
This
website sponsored in part by the William Marlar Foundation.
Please
phone 303-871-5172 for the current public night schedule, and info about the
DENVER
ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY.
For daytime astronomy, please visit GATES
PLANETARIUM
Call 303-871-2135 for information regarding
DU ASTRONOMY CLASSES.
BEGIN TOUR
39
more images, plus historical narrative!
Or, take shortcuts to:
The Student
Observatory, aka 'Van Nattan' or 'Robo-scope'.
Telescope
image by Dan Wray, 1997
Pages assembled by Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Denver.
Images were acquired with a Chinon ES-3000 digital camera, using 320 x 240
resolution, courtesy DU Audio-Visual Services. (c) 1996-present.
ASTRONOMY
QUESTIONS? Visit the STAR
GUYS!
For daytime astronomy, visit GATES PLANETARIUM
Link to MT.EVANS MEYER-WOMBLE OBSERVATORY
NEWS.
Return to DU Astronomy Homepage
Return to DU Physics & Astronomy Homepage