ScopeOut 2010 - Telescope Fest
Telescopes have done more to expand our understanding of the universe than any other human invention. The Cincinnati Observatory celebrates the telescope with an all-day (and all night) open house called ScopeOut.
ScopeOut is an opportunity for people of all ages to look at the latest and greatest astronomical equipment offered by local and national vendors. Activities include, classes, educational materials for teachers, kid’s space crafts, safe viewing of the Sun, swap table, meteorites, tours of our historic buildings and more astronomical door prizes than you can imagine.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS and Admission
12pm to 5pm main displays, classes, and tours - $6/adults, $4/kids
6pm to 7pm Dinner (reservations recommended) - $20/person includes lecture
7:30pm to 8:30pm Keynote Lecture by the Discoverer of Eris, Demoter of Pluto,
Dr. Mike Brown (reservations recommended) - $10/person for lecture only
9pm to 11pm Viewing through the old telescopes (weather permitting)
$6/adults, $4/kids
For more info please call 513-321-5186
Starts
9/11/2010 @ 12:00
Ends
9/11/2010 @ 11:00
Location
Cincinnati Observatory
3489 Observatory Place
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Telescopes have done more to expand our understanding of the universe than any other human invention. The Cincinnati Observatory celebrates the telescope with an all-day (and all night) open house called ScopeOut.
ScopeOut is an opportunity for people of all ages to look at the latest and greatest astronomical equipment offered by local and national vendors. Activities include, classes, educational materials for teachers, kid’s space crafts, safe viewing of the Sun, swap table, meteorites, tours of our historic buildings and more astronomical door prizes than you can imagine.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS and Admission
12pm to 5pm main displays, classes, and tours - $6/adults, $4/kids
6pm to 7pm Dinner (reservations recommended) - $20/person includes lecture
7:30pm to 8:30pm Keynote Lecture by the Discoverer of Eris, Demoter of Pluto,
Dr. Mike Brown (reservations recommended) - $10/person for lecture only
9pm to 11pm Viewing through the old telescopes (weather permitting)
$6/adults, $4/kids
For more info please call 513-321-5186