Did you know you have a free opportunity to check out the stars and planets with one of the best telescopes? During the Spring and Fall Semesters at the U of MN, there are some amazing Public Telescope Viewing events at the University of Minnesota. Not only are they FREE, but you can enjoy a presentation as well as observation time.
Join in almost every Friday night (check the schedule below) for rooftop observing through our historic telescope in the dome of the John T. Tate Hall.
These events would make a great thrifty date night or maybe you have an older child that has an interest in the solar system?
The presentation begins at 8:00pm in the Tate Laboratory of Physics, room 101. Telescope observing usually begins around 8:25-8:30pm upstairs in Tate 510.
Additional information about the events:
There will be a presentation followed by outdoor observing (weather-permitting). You will have the chance to observe some of the same celestial objects that have inspired sky-gazers throughout history!
Afterwards, if weather allows, attendees have the opportunity to view the sky through multiple 8-inch reflecting telescopes, operated by the staff and provided by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. Additionally, we provide free star maps (e.g. www.skymaps.com) and are happy to show visitors how to use them. Throughout the evening, we encourage questions from the audience and enjoy discussing topics ranging from backyard astronomy to the latest scientific discoveries.
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Kristi is married with twin girls in high school. She grew up on a small dairy farm, but now lives in the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities. She enjoys finding free or thrifty things to do whether they are outings close to home or last minute adventures to far-away places.
Kristi can also be found enjoying estate sales, attempting to garden, volunteering in the wetlands or a favorite thrift store, or maybe just enjoying a good play in one of the many theatre venues in the area.
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