Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Feb 14, 2006 1:08:43 GMT -6
Check to see if the Chicago Astronomer is out and Observing by the Adler
The Adler Planetarium has a cam on top of the museum's dome, enabling all to catch great views of the city skyline and campus. You can pan around, zoom in and see what's going on. It's been active for quite some time...as it was even shut down and off-line for a time to prevent citizens observing the destruction of Meigs field a few years ago.
But it can also show The Chicago Astronomers set up by the Copernicus Statue - just off the Planetarium's grounds, sharing views and discussing astronomy with the public.
For those who want to know if we are out on a clear night, just visit the SkyEye site to see if our telescopes and other equipment are set-up. (We usually set up by my usual location - just to the left of the Statue there.) If so...come on down and join in the fun!
The SkyEye zooms in very tight...you may even be able to tell what eyepiece I am using!...
Let me know via email if you can view us sometime.Adler SkyEye: tinyurl.com/befon