What's New at Fiske
International year of Astronomy
2009 is the International year of Astronomy. Keep an eye out for the Space Station flying overhead. If you see a fireball, please report it to Cloudbait Observatory.
Public Shows
We will be CLOSED on Friday July 3rd for the 4th of July Weekend
10:00am Tuesday June 30: Laser: Symphony of the Stars.
1:00pm Tuesday June 30: Kids in Space.
10:00am Wednesday July 1: Space Primer
1:00pm Wednesday July 1: Laser: Peter & the Wolf
10:00am Thursday July 2: Laser: Great Space Chase
1:00pm Thursday July 2: Deep Impact
8:00pm Thursday July 2: Colorado Skies: "Cassini Update" with Dan Vancil
**Friday night laser shows** -- Recommended for ages 15 & up:
Sommers-Bausch Observatory is OPEN for FREE stargazing & planet-watching on Friday nights after 9:00pm in the month of June (weather permitting)!
There will be no Saturday Matinee's during the Summer and will resume on August 29th
Parking Changes due to Construction
If you are planning to visit Fiske with a large group and need Bus and/or Van parking, please call our main office (303) 492-5002 to check on the current parking situation.
Coming soon to Fiske and Colorado:
In the sky this week:
For locally-obtained images and narration, please link to video. Thanks to Vern Raben (Longmont Astronomical Society), here's what we can see over the next few days:
- The Summer Triangle is clearly visable later in the evening. The stars that make up the Summer Triangle include: Deneb, Vega & Altair
- Venus is now reaching greatest western elongation and clearly visable just before sunrise.
- Saturn is behind the constellation Leo after sunset.
- For other events in February or help locating anything in the sky (such as satellites overhead), visit your local astronomical society and NASA's Amateur Astronomy webpage.
Upcoming Anniversaries and Events:
- 2009: International Year of Astronomy
- July 4th: Earth at Aphelion (1.017 AU from the Sun)
- July 4th: 955th Anniversary (1054) of the The Crab Nebula Supernova
- July 9th: 30th Anniversary (1979) Voyager 2, Jupiter Flyby
- July 11th: 30th Anniversary (1979) Skylab re-entered Earths atmosphere
- July 16th: 40th Anniversary (1969) Apollo 11 Launch
- July 16th-22nd: 15th Anniversary (1994) Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 impact on Jupiter
- July 20th: 10th Anniversary (1999) Retrieval of Liberty Bell 7 from Ocean Floor
- July 20th: 40th Anniversary (1969) 1st man on the Moon (Apollo 11)
- July 21st: 95th Anniversary (1914) Seth Nicholson's discovery of Jupiter's moon Sinope
- July 22nd: Total Solar Eclipse (seen in India, China & the Pacific Ocean)
- July 22nd: Friedrich Bessel's 225th Birthday (1784)
- July 25th: 25th Anniversary (1984) 1st woman space walk (Russia)
- July 28th: 45th Anniversary (1964) Ranger 7 Launch (impact on the Moon)
- July 31st: 40th Anniversary (1969) Mariner 6 flyby of Mars
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, 7.7.09, at 10:00 am This program is a blend of pure entertainment and some fun education. First, you are given an introduction to the night sky. Then sit back and relax with family-friendly laser fun! More... |
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Tuesday, 7.7.09, at 1:00 pm Celebrate the holiday weekend with this fun family-friendly salute featuring patriotic songs and entertaining laser graphics. More... |
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Wednesday, 7.8.09, at 10:00 am This musical tour of the universe is a dazzling display of music and lasers inspired by the moon, planets and stars. Enjoy music from movies and popular artists, all with an outer-space theme. More... |
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Wednesday, 7.8.09, at 1:00 pm Explore the Sun-Earth connection with Fiske's newest original production funded by NASA/TIMED and CU's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. Learn how sunspot cycles and solar flares affect you! More... |
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Thursday, 7.9.09, at 10:00 am Join Will and Planetron in their further adventures as they roam beyond the planets to learn about the wonders in our galactic neighborhood. Go beyond our solar system as you explore other star systems, galaxies and the furthest edges of the universe. More... |
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Thursday, 7.9.09, at 1:00 pm Prokofiev's masterpiece in laser light. The story of Peter and his adventures comes to life through laser images and animation. "Peter and the Wolf" is an entertaining story that teaches children of all ages about music. More... |
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Thursday, 7.9.09, at 8:00 pm with Fabio Mezzalira. Enjoy a tour of the night sky with one of our own astronomers, followed by an enlightening exploration of the telescope. More... |
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Friday, 7.10.09, at 8:00 pm More... |
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Friday, 7.10.09, at 10:00 pm Alternative rock’s greatest contemporary band is featured with intense laser visuals and fascinating multimedia under the dome at Fiske Planetarium. More... |
