tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14687882364220967282012-02-09T12:27:24.081-08:00PUBLIC EVENTS FOR 2012Dean's Profilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645754404258122654noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468788236422096728.post-26547295574614368162012-01-06T09:44:00.000-08:002012-02-09T12:27:24.107-08:00PUBLIC EVENTS IN 2012The Cincinnati Observatory welcomes you with open domes 2012. We will have a constellation of public events and chances to look through the oldest telescope in the United States. Please peruse our schedule of special events for the coming year and make a date with the stars. All events are at the Observatory and do not require reservations unless stated.<br />-<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">February 14, 7-9pm</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Valentine's Night</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; layout-grid-mode: line; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">There is <i>nothing</i> more romantic than the night sky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Starry-eyed lovers have been gazing upward in wonder for millennia. So, this year give your Valentine a true, out-of-this-world experience at the <i>Cincinnati Observatory.</i></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; layout-grid-mode: line; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Cost: $50 per couple. Reservations are required by calling 513-321-5186. Space is limited.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; layout-grid-mode: line; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>February 29, 7-9pm</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Leap the Moon </strong></span><br /><br />It's Leap Day, so why not leap on over to the Observatory to view the Moon and Venus<br />Cost: $5 per person<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>March 3, from 8-10pm</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>MARSAPALOOZA</strong></span><br /><br />No way!?! Mars. You gotta see this!<br />Cost: $6 per person<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">March 12 from 8-10pm</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Jupiter and Venus Conjunction</span></strong><br /><br />See the two brightest planets cozy up in the Western sky<br />Cost: $5 per person<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">March 14 from 7-9pm</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Olde Fashioned Slide Show</span></strong><br /><br />Travel back in time! Enjoy an old-fashioned slide show at the Cincinnati Observatory using a period projector. These historic glass plates from the Observatory's unique collection tell of its heritage and early star gazing events of the late 1800s and early 1900s. <br />Popcorn and refreshments will be served. <br />Cost: $10/adult, $5/kid. Reservations are required by calling 513-321-5186. Space is limited. <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>April 28 from 9-11pm</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Saturnday</strong></span><br /><br />Even better than Mars, spectacular Saturn graces the spring skies.<br />Cost: $6 per person<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">May 20 from 1-4pm</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Sun-day, Sunday, Sundae</span></strong><br /><br />See sunspots and soalr flares safely through the Observatory telescopes.<br />Cost: $6 per person<br />We'll have ice cream sundaes and get you ready for...<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">May 20, 8:25pm sharp</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Very, very partial eclipse</span></strong><br /><br />Visible from Cincinnati for only about 10 minutes before sunset<br />Please take precautions when looking at the Sun<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">May 26 from 9:30-11:30pm </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Saturnday </span></strong><br /><br />An encore presentation to see the rings of Saturn<br />Cost: $6 per person<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>June 5 from 6-8:30pm</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Transit of Venus</strong></span><br /><br />The tiny planet Venus crosses in front of the Sun.<br />This rarest of astronomical events will not happen again until the year 2119. Don’t miss it.<br />Please do not try to view this yourself – looking at the Sun is dangerous. View with the safe Observatory equipment. <br />Cost: Recommended donation of $5 per person<br />No reservations required.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">June 17 from 1-4pm</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Sun-day Sunday Sundae</span></strong><br /><br />Another chance to see the Sun safely.<br />Perfect Father's Day activity<br />Cost: $6 per person<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">September 8 from Noon-10pm</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">ScopeOut Astronomy Fair</span></strong><br /><br />Our annual big bash to celebrate the telescopes. Include safe solar viewing, metorties, talks, tours, keynote lecture, dinner, and more door prizes than you can imagine. Maybe you'll win a telescope! Mark your calendars.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">November 24 from 8-10</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Jupiter Night</span></strong><br /><br />See the biggest planet when it's closest to Earth<br />Cost: $6/person<br />-<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1468788236422096728-2654729557461436816?l=cociya2009.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dean's Profilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645754404258122654noreply@blogger.com