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Chamberlin Observatory –in Observatory Park, east of D.U.

Public Night

8:30 pm … Public nights are Tuesday and Thursday.
2930 East Warren Avenue
303-871-5172

www.thedas.org

www.denverastrosociety.org

$3-adults, $2 –kids

Reservations online.

     Treat yourself or your friends and family to an entertaining astronomy presentation and then view the heavens through the famous 20-in Alvan Clark - Saegmuller refracting telescope.
     All public nights start with an informative astronomy presentation by a DAS lecturer. Presentations are illustrated with colorful computer graphics shows, videos, and/or whatever audio/visual method is appropriate. Astronomy presentations are designed for visitors of all ages.Additionally, visitors will be treated to telescopic views of the moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, etc., through Chamberlin's historic 20-inch Alvan Clark-Saegmuller refracting telescope. (weather permitting).

These shows are specifically tailored for the non -astronomer who is interested in learning about the universe and how to observe celestial objects. Bring the whole family!

Go to www.thedas.org  for the online reservation system.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory –Golden
10:00 am—5:00 pm ... Monday—Friday                      
15013 Denver West Parkway
(Exit 263 North- off I-70)
303-384-6565

     The National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) in Golden near Flatirons Mall has a free visitors center with a variety of interesting exhibits about alternative energy projects. If you are looking for things to do in Denver that outline the future of Colorado's green economy, this visitor's center should not be missed.
     Please call in advance for information on upcoming energy workshops and other activities.
     NREL is accessible via RTD route 20 from Aurora and Denver. Route 20 travels along 20th Avenue and ends at the NREL Visitors Center.
     Visitors of all ages can take a self-guided tour through the interactive exhibit hall and learn about energy from the sun, wind, biomass, hydrogen, and other sources of renewable energy.

1310 Maple Street
9:00 am—4:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm—4:00 pm
FREE

(Free but they charge $1.50 an hour for parking.)

The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum, home to one of the state's two Goodwill moon rocks collected during the Apollo 17 mission, was started in 1874 and displays mineral, fossil, gemstone, meteorite and historic mining artifact exhibits on two floors.

The museum serves as the state repository for Colorado's mineral heritage and promotes its importance and understanding to the university community and the public. It aims to inspire scientific curiosity through education and research while encouraging appreciation of the earth and responsibility for its mineral, fossil, meteorite and historic mining treasures.

The main floor exhibits feature specimens from many Colorado mining districts, other global localities and an introductory video on area geology. The Special Exhibit Room hosts prominent precious metal and invited displays. The main gallery also showcases historic mining murals by Irwin Hoffman.

The outdoor geologic trail features seven outcrops with various geologic and paleontological points of interest, including fossilized dinosaur tracks, logs and leaves. The Mines Geology Museum Gift Shop is on the lower level of the building. The shop features surplus mineral specimens, lapidary materials and equipment, fossils, books, fluorescent minerals, starter kits and related materials. Specimens range from “starter” pieces for less than $1, to fine specimens for the advanced collector.

910 Colorow Rd.

720-497-7600
Summer Hours: (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend)
Monday - closed
Tuesday - Friday
-10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
-9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

FREE

This nature center on top of Lookout Mountain in Golden is one of the top things to do in Colorado for the kids. There are a lot of wildlife displays, and the workers are eager to give you a tour and help the kids understand the various displays. If you are visiting Colorado for the nature, wilderness, and wildlife, be sure to visit this free museum to help the kids in the family understand what makes the real Colorado such a special place.

Lookout Mountain Nature Center is far more than a building. It is a 110-acre park with trails winding through towering ponderosa pines and montane meadows. It is wildlife habitat, home to Abert's squirrels, deer, songbirds and more. It is a program which encourages discovery of and learning about Jefferson County's natural treasures.

Lookout Mountain Nature Center/Preserve is just minutes off I-70. Westbound, take exit 256 and turn right. Eastbound, use exit 254 and turn left. Then follow the brown highway signs.