U.S. Naval Observatory IYA 2009 Open House
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Event details
Event
- Title:
- U.S. Naval Observatory IYA 2009 Open House
- When:
- 04.04.2009 15.00 - 22.00
- Where:
- U.S. Naval Observatory - Washington
- CATEGORIES:
- Telescope viewing , Other - Describe Fully
- Report:
- View
Description
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first use of the telescope, the International Astronomical Union and UNESCO have declared 2009 to be the International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009). As part of a world-wide celebration of this event, the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) will be sponsoring a free-admission Open House on Saturday, 4 April, from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm. During that time the Observatory's telescopes will be open for inspection, scientists will explain the mission of USNO’s Master Clock, exhibits will display the Observatory's history and present work, and local amateur astronomers will share views through their telescopes.
The event is planned regardless of weather, although predominantly cloudy conditions may limit observing activities. Additionally, heavy or persistent rain may result in cancellation. Be sure to watch the website for updates (http://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO/tours-events).
The event is planned regardless of weather, although predominantly cloudy conditions may limit observing activities. Additionally, heavy or persistent rain may result in cancellation. Be sure to watch the website for updates (http://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO/tours-events).
Contact
- Organization:
- U.S. Naval Observatory
- Contact:
- Geoff Chester
- EMail:
- geoff.chester@usno.navy.mil
- Phone:
- 202-762-1438
Venue
- Venue:
- U.S. Naval Observatory - Website
- Street:
- 3450 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
- ZIP/Postal code:
- 20392
- City:
- Washington
- State/Province:
- DC
- Country:
-
Description
The United States Naval Observatory (USNO) provides a wide range of astronomical data and products, and serves as the official source of time for the U.S. Department of Defense and a standard of time for the entire United States.
The entrance to the U.S. Naval Observatory is located off of Massachusetts Avenue at the end of Observatory Circle, NW, Washington, DC, directly across the street from the Embassy of New Zealand. Use the street address for the New Zealand Embassy, 37 Observatory Circle NW, Washington, DC, 20008 for your search destination if you are using a mapping service or GPS.
The Naval Observatory is accessible via MetroBus from Metro's Red Line Friendship Heights, Tenleytown-AU, Dupont Circle, and Farragut North stations and the Farragut West station which is on the Orange and Blue lines. The N2, N4, and N6 MetroBus connects at these stations and travel past the Naval Observatory along Massachusetts Avenue.
The entrance to the U.S. Naval Observatory is located off of Massachusetts Avenue at the end of Observatory Circle, NW, Washington, DC, directly across the street from the Embassy of New Zealand. Use the street address for the New Zealand Embassy, 37 Observatory Circle NW, Washington, DC, 20008 for your search destination if you are using a mapping service or GPS.
The Naval Observatory is accessible via MetroBus from Metro's Red Line Friendship Heights, Tenleytown-AU, Dupont Circle, and Farragut North stations and the Farragut West station which is on the Orange and Blue lines. The N2, N4, and N6 MetroBus connects at these stations and travel past the Naval Observatory along Massachusetts Avenue.
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