Chamberlin Observatory

Category: Observatory

Address: 2930 E Warren Ave, Denver, CO 80210, USA

Phone: +13038715172

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 6–8:30PM

Reviews

Jacob White

Aug 31, 2022

Super cool, educational, interesting, inspiring! Needless to say we had a great time with the Denver Astronomical Society night at Chamberlin Observatory. You have to make reservations a fair bit in advance but if you pray you'll have a perfectly clear night like we did. A short talk before heading up to the telescope (1894) wets the appetite and it doesn't disappoint. We looked at a cluster galaxy, Saturn with clear rings and 5 moons, and then a trinary star system made up of a blue star and two amber ones. Reservation started at 8:30 and we got out of there shortly after 10. A little late for a school night but worth it.

Kevin Smyth

Jul 13, 2022

The experience was out of this world!!

Jeff May

Mar 3, 2022

Super cool telescope and building. Definitely worth taking the tour!

Mark B.

Sep 22, 2021

I studied Taijichuan on the grounds there for a decade, and I still haven't attended an astronomical event there. Someday.

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Questions & Answers

Can we visit next Tuesday October 12

Sandi Ghaffari | Oct 21, 2021
Mark B. | Oct 21, 2021

I'm not sure about that. The observatory isn't open all the time, but they do have special events. I believe it's part of Denver University, so maybe check their website?

i have just recently acquired an inexpensive telescope (via 3rd hand). it is a Meade ETX-90EC Astro Telescope. i am needing guidance on getting it properly set up. can you direct me to someone local? thanks!

Tom Di Iulio | Oct 22, 2019
Chamberlin Observatory | Oct 22, 2019

Best bet, Tom, is to attend one of our upcoming Open House events at DU's historic Chamberlin Observatory - twitter.com/Chamberlin_Obs - where you can meet like-minded telescope owners who can provide tips and hints for your ETX. Next Open House is this coming Sat, Jan.12th, sunset til 11pm. Then Feb.9th, etc.

How often is this place open for the public? And do the days change on which days open weekly?

AC Simmons | Oct 22, 2018
Stephen Holst | Oct 22, 2018

They usually have public nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check their website for availability because they fill up fast.

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If I were to come by as a student of a different institute (in this case, ACC) could I get access to the observatory for an assignment?

Justin Barker | Oct 22, 2018
Jon Groubert | Oct 22, 2018

No; but for four bucks, you can come by any Tuesday or Thursday night and attend a public night. Or come by tomorrow night (4/21), pay two bucks, for our Open House, and see it that way. Obviously, you won't be able to use the telescope. You'll either be able to look through or at the telescope, depending on the weather. To attend a public night, you have to pay at the Denver Astronomical Society's website. It's usually booked up (sold out) a month in advance. For tomorrow's Open House, you just show up and pay.

I'm looking for a good day to come for my boyfriend and I. Ever since we were kids he has loved space related anything. Looking for price ranges and suggestions!?

Kali Fisher | Oct 22, 2017
Mike White | Oct 22, 2017

Every month they have a Star Party on a Saturday Night but I'm not sure of the dates, you can check out the website for the Denver Astronomical Society and as for the price it is a big smile and a thank you. Hope this helps and have a great time

what is the pricing?

Joshs Bubbles | Oct 22, 2017
Andrew Aegerter | Oct 22, 2017

$3 for a tour of the inside and to look through the telescope.

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