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November 16, 2007
Friday
5:30 – 8:00 pm
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“An Evening with the Stars”
will be held at the Albany Institute of History & Art (AIHA) to
commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Dudley
Observatory, the oldest independent organization in the country
supporting education and research in astronomy and history of
astronomy.
The celebration will include
food and drink, silent auction, music, telescopes, and a display of
historic artifacts dating back to the mid-19th century.
Albany
Institute of History & Art will open its galleries for the evening,
featuring the original painting of the inauguration of the Dudley
Observatory, which depicts the celebrated politicians and businessmen
of the day alongside America’s scientific and academic elite.
Directly following the gala, you are invited to participate in a
re-creation of Matteson’s
painting, staged by artists Michael Oatman and Joe Putrock. This
modern day depiction will capture, on film, present-day political leaders,
scientists, and astronomy enthusiasts, and will be placed in the
collection of the Albany Institute of History & Art.
Sponsors
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November 15, 2007
Thursday
7:30 pm |
Dava Sobel Lecture
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Aug. 27, 2007 |
The
truth about Mars (again...)
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April 24, 2007
4:30 - 6:30 pm |
Secret Gems of CDLC
Libraries
Little-known collections of area libraries will be revealed in this
poster session sponsored by the Capital District Library Council
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The Heavens on Fire: First Person Accounts
of Unusual Astronomical Observations
* Marvelous maps from Saratoga Springs
* The Far East collection of Pine Hills
* And more!
Gourmet pizza and various soft drinks will be served
There is no charge for this event, but please RSVP
by noon, April 23 to:
Kathy Corbett, kcorbett@cdlc.org,
438-2500
Capital District Library Council
28 Essex St
Albany, NY 12206
Directions
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April 21, 2007
12:30 - 4:30 pm |
Astronomy Day
Astronomy magazine has chosen
the Suits-Bueche Planetarium as one of only 20 institutions nationwide
as a partner for the national celebration of Astronomy Day. There will
be telescopes set up for solar viewing, Planetarium shows, members
from Dudley Observatory and Albany Area Amateur Astronomers as well as
give-aways from Astronomy magazine and a chance to win a Meade ETX
80AT telescope from
Meade Instruments Corporation.
Free with Museum admission
Directions:
http://www.schenectadymuseum.org/01_info/01.htm#a
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March 20, 2007
7:30 PM
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Hirsch Observatory
Renovation Talk Dr. Heidi Newberg
will speak at the March meeting of the Albany Area Amateur
Astronomers. She will talk about the renovation of the RPI observatory
and her research in astronomy. Dr. Newberg is on the Board of the Dudley
Observatory.
All meetings are free and open to the public.
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March 3, 2007
6 - 9 pm |
The Moon in Darkness: Lunar Eclipse Observation
Observe the total lunar eclipse through telescopes set up at the
Schenectady Museum with the help of the Suits-Bueche Planetarium
staff, Dudley Observatory, and local astronomy groups. The moon
should be visible in the sky by 7pm. Saturn, Venus and the
constellations of the winter sky will also be visible this night.
15-minute warm-yourself-up Planetarium shows will be offered
throughout the night. Hot beverages will be provided.
UPDATE- Although the weather prediction is not very good, the
Schenectady Museum will be open and planetarium shows will be
presented. Telescopes will be on hand in case the moon is
visible.
$5 Children / $6 Seniors / $8 Adults
Directions:
http://www.schenectadymuseum.org/01_info/01.htm#a
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Jan 24, 2007 |
January Star Parties
Dudley Observatory will hold two
January star parties. RSI s & AAAA mentors are asked to help. Hot drinks
will be served at both!
Please let Janie know if you can come: 382-7583
Friday, Jan 19, setup at 7:00 PM for 7:30 - 8:30 program for Girl
Scouts.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar,
NY 12054, 518-475-0291
Directions:
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/education/5river.html#directions
Wednesday, Jan 24, setup at 6:30 PM for 7-8 program.
Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186,
518-765-2791
Directions:
http://www.uhls.org/voorheesville/direct.asp |
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Oct 11, 2006
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Archives
Week Reception |
Sept.22, 2006
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Welcome
Back Picnic & Observing for Rising Star Interns |
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The
truth about Mars |
May 23, 2006
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Awards Ceremony with Reception and Stargazing |
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Jan 27, 2006
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Dudley Night at the Henry Hudson Planetarium
Ancient Horizons and Egyptian Astronomy
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Dec 9,
2005
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Dudley Night at the
University at Albany
The Earth’s Moon and Conspiracy
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Nov 4,
2005
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Dudley Night at the Schenectady Museum and Planetarium
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Oct 7,
2005
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Dudley Night at the Hirsch Observatory at RPI
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Sept 24, 2005
Saturday
6:30 PM
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Welcome
Back Picnic & Observing for Rising Star Interns
Rising Star Interns (new & old!), their
families, and mentors are invited to a potluck picnic and star party at
the Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar, NY.
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Sept 23,
2005
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Dudley Night at Union College Observatory
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Sept 20, 2005
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Thirty Things You've Never Heard Of
Sue French will speak about Deep-Sky Objects |
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June 8, 2004
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Awards Ceremony
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June 5, 2004
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Transit of
Venus |
April 2004
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Reaching For The Stars: The Story of the Dudley Observatory |
March 2004
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5
Planets visible |
March 2004
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Roving
the Red Planet - A Mars Rover Update in 3D |
February 2004
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Where Was the Dudley Observatory? |
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Nov
8, 2003
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Photo Gallery |
Observing the Total Lunar Eclipse |
October 2003
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World Space Week |
September 2003
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Mars
Still Close! |
August 2003
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Photo Gallery |
Mars
is Approaching! |
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Oct
- Dec 2002
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Exhibit "Reaching for the Stars: The Story of the Dudley
Observatory"
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June 2002
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Recognition Day - Wait, Wiberley & Anderson |
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