KGNU-How On Earth, Show: Chamberlin Observatory and Dark Skies

Radio Show

Dr. Robert Stencel at the Chamberlin Observatory

Chamberlin Observatory and Dark Skies

Theme: Astronomy
Air Date: 11/28/06
Producer: Daniel Costello

Host Intro: Earlier this month, astronomers and star gazers gathered in Denver's Observatory Park to watch a celestial event. Instead of the usual evening or late night meeting, this time they came out during the daytime and pointed their telescopes directly at the sun. This week on How on Earth we'll find out what they were looking at, take a tour of the Chamberlin observatory, and find out why there are less stars visible in the night sky.

Groups Featured in this report include:
Chamberlin Observatory, http://www.du.edu/~rstencel/Chamberlin/
International Dark Sky Association, http://www.darksky.org/
Denver Astronomical Society, http://www.thedas.org

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