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Lecture "Kitt Peak National Observatory" by Astronomical Society of Long Island |
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at the Vanderbilt Planetarium in Centerport, Long Island, New York |
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July 24, 2013 |
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8:00 PM
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| Admission: | Free; no reservations necessary. |
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Vanderbilt Planetarium |
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180 Little Neck Road |
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Centerport, NY 11721 |
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Lecture "Kitt Peak National Observatory" by Ken Spencer Sponsored by Astronomical Society of Long Island (ASLI) at the Vanderbilt Planetarium in Centerport, Long Island, New York.
The 2011 Antique Telescope Society convention was in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson is home to the Steward Mirror lab at the University of Arizona, and a number of large observatories are located on mountain tops nearby. But the most interesting place is Kitt Peak National Observatory. The world’s largest collection of optical telescopes is located high above the Sonoran Desert under some of the finest night skies in the world. Kitt Peak, on the Tohono O’odham Reservation, is home to twenty-four optical and two radio telescopes representing eight astronomical research institutions. I bet you can't wait to see all my photos.
About Astronomical Society of Long Island
The Astronomical Society of Long Island is one of the most active groups in the New York Metropolitan Area. We are a group of dedicated amateur astronomers and telescope makers with a passion for our hobby, and a willingness to share our knowledge and excitement of the hobby with others, both experienced, and those who may have just discovered the hobby. Please come join us at our meetings, and enjoy the view through our telescopes at our observing sessions. |
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