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Welcome from the Staff

ARC 3.5-m Telescope

Sloan Foundation 2.5-m Telescope

Astrophysical Research Consortium
New Mexico State University 1.0-m Telescope ARC Small Aperture 0.5-m Telescope

Celebration 400th Anniversary of the Telescope
http://www.eso.org/public/events/iya2009/

The Apache Point Observatory is privately owned and supported by the Astrophysical Research Consortium, whose mission is to operate the observatory to further astronomical research by the scientists and students of its member institutions. Those institutions are the Institute for Advanced Study, the University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, New Mexico State University, Princeton University, the University of Virginia, the University of Washington, and the University of Colorado-Boulder. NMSU operates the observatory site for the Consortium.

Friday, April 10, 2009 Apache Point Observatory Sunspot, New Mexico


NMSU 1.0-M AND O.5-M TELESCOPE ACCESS
7:00pm - 11:00pm - located in Exhibit Space Be an astronomer and search the skies. Take control of a telescope, point it to an object of your choosing, and observe - just like our nightly observers. With assistance from our staff, two computers are made available to you to access the NMSU 1.0-m and the ARCSAT 0.5-m telescopes.

Science Presentations
Beginning at 7:00pm in the Science Presentation Area, and at the top of the hour until 11:00pm, these topics will be presented:

Apache Point Observatory - 5 minutes
Mark Klaene, Site Operations Manager Dr. Kurt S.J. Anderson, Site Director Learn about the nightly activities and science that is conducted by our four telescopes and see behind-the-scenes operations

OUTSIDE TELESCOPE VIEWING
7:00pm - 11:00pm - located outside, southwest corner of Visitor Center View objects in the night sky through 3 different telescopes. Choose an object and experience how to point and view.

TOUR OF THE 3.5-M TELESCOPE AT APACHE POINT OBSERVATORY
By reservation only A guided tour is offered for the 3.5-m telescope at Apache Point. You will be able to experience the operation of the telescope and its enclosure, as well as view objects through the special eyepiece. Transportation is provided by van to the site. Please check in for your tour one-half hour prior to departure; loading will begin in front of the Visitor Center15 minutes prior to departure. THE TOUR LEAVES PROMPTLY

SDSS SkyServer - 10 minutes
Dr. Stephanie Snedden, SDSS Lead Observer The data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) belong to you. Whether you are interested in browsing for pretty objects, wish to conduct your own research based on SDSS data, or are an educator, the SDSS SkyServer is the place for you to go to get access to SDSS data. We will look at some of the features of the SkyServer to get you started on your own exploration of the Universe

Meet Your Local Star - 10 minutes
David Dooling, Education and Public Outreach Officer, National Solar Observatory Our Sun is a variable, active star that has many faces. Learn how it influences life here on Earth and how the National Solar Observatory studies it with telescopes here and around the world.

Sunspot Astronomy and Visitor Center
EXHIBIT SPACE

A Night in the LIfe of an SDSS Observer Video - 10 minutes
Follow the SDSS observers on their nightly rounds for preparing the telesecopes to gather science and data
SCIENCE PRESENTATION AREA

Computer access for 1.0-m and 0.5-m telescopes

APOLLO: Apache Point Observatory Lunar Laser-ranging Operations Video - 5 minutes
Is Enstein right about Gravity? Learn about lunar laser-ranging science and the 3.5-m telescope

GIFT SHOP

GOOGLE M51 Video - 1 minute
Using SDSS data, travel 23 million light years through space and visit M51, the famous Whirlpool Galaxy. An interacting spiral galaxy with its companion NGC5195, these objects can be seen with binoculars
Women's Restroom

APO Display

Register for 3.5-m Tour
Entrance

Men's Restroom

Small telescopes available for viewing

Load area for Van to APO 3.5-m Telescope