Alachua Astronomy Club: Rosemary Hill Observatory Open House

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An Evening of Discovery at Rosemary Hill Obsevatory

(THE FOLLOWING IS ABOUT THE LAST OPEN HOUSE—HELD SPRING 1997)

The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida invites You to participate in an evening of discovery to mark the arrival of Comet Hale-Bopp. This evening at Rosemary Hill is presented by faculty and students in the Department of Astronomy.

Tour Events

An Open House at the University's Research Observatory

Guided Tours Will Include History of Observatory, Operation of Telescopes and Research Projects

Observing with 18 and 30-inch Telescopes (weather permitting)

Additional Telescopes Provided by Alachua Astronomy Club

Computer Presentations of Observatory Images and Comet Hale-Bopp
Soft Drinks and a Light Snack Provided

WHEN Saturday Evening, April 5, 1997
WHERE Rosemary Hill Observatory, Bronson, Florida

Rosemary Hill Observatory is a research and teaching arm of the Deparment of Astronomy located about 30 miles southwest of Gainesville, Florida The observatory has only been open to the public a few times in its thirty-year history. (Last time was over twenty years ago.) If skies are clear, visitors can view the heavens from a dark viewing site, a rare opportunity for many people.

This will include views of Comet Hale-Bopp. Visitors will spend about three hours at the observatory (if skies are clear).

The open house will be held regardless of the weather since guests will have the opportunity to hear about the observatory and see demonstrations of observatory instruments. (See list of events above.)

ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Two Buses Leaving UF Campus

6:00 p.m. (return about 11:00 p.m.)
7:00 p.m. (return about 12:00 a.m.)

Private Cars Not Permitted (unless special arrangements made)

Advance Tickets Required -- $7.50 per person paid in advance (no refunds)
(Ticket price helps offset cost of charter buses)

Limited Space -- First Ninety People To Call

Not recommended for small children (age eight or less)

Tickets and information sheets will be mailed about one week before event

Warning: Restroom facilites are available at Rosemary Hill. However, Rosemary Hill is not equipped for the handicapped. Observatory telescopes are up one flight of stairs. The only seating will be on the bus. Observatory building are several hundred feet apart. Roads on observatory grounds are paved but not lighted. Some roads have slight grades. Please call the department if you may need assistance when visiting the observatory.

For Reservations or More Information Call

The Department of Astronomy

352-392-2052 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

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