Astronomy
CSU 福利小视频's Astronomy class gives students a chance to explore the Solar system, including motions of the planets, eclipses, and satellite exploration; classification and evolution of stars; clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and the expanding universe.
CSU 福利小视频 Observatory
The CSU 福利小视频 Observatory is a resource for the students and faculty of the University as well as the 福利小视频 community to gain a better understanding of the night sky.
Open House
The observatory is open to the public on the third Tuesday evening of every month. Please call 719.549.2683 for the latest information. Adverse weather conditions (e.g. overcast skies) will cancel public observing sessions.
Astronomy Links
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Current Observing Conditions
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Specifications
Observatory
- Dome Diameter 16.5 feet
- Dome Operation Automated
- SoftwareTheSky, T-Point, Orchestrate, CCDSoft and IAS
- CCD Cameras SBIG ST-1001E & STV
Telescope
- Manufacturer Celestron
- ModelC22
- Primary Mirror Diameter 22 inches
- Speed f/10
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Directions
Colorado State University 福利小视频 Observatory
4028 W. 11th St.
福利小视频, COFrom the North: Traveling south on Interstate 25
- Take exit 101
- Merge onto US-50 W (toward Canon City)
- Turn left (south) onto 福利小视频 Blvd (CO- 45)
- Turn right (west) onto Nature Center Road
- Park at Nature Center and hike to the Observatory
From the South: Traveling north on Interstate 25
- Take exit 94 (CO- 45 N/ 福利小视频 Blvd)
- Turn left (west) onto Nature Center Road
- Park at Nature Center and hike to the Observatory
From the West: Traveling east on US-50
- Turn left (south) onto 福利小视频 Blvd (CO- 45)
- Turn right (west) onto Nature Center Road
- Park at Nature Center and hike to the Observatory
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