Announcements
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On May 20th 2012 the moon will eclipse the sun dramatically just before the sun sets here in the southwest. From Mount Lemmon as we look towards the horizon the moon will cover the sun until it looks like a slim crescent- a broken ring of light. We still have a few tickets remaining for the on-site program! We will safely capture this view and broadcast it live
through a partner video website called NightSkiesNetwork.com. This site hosts amateur astronomers who broacast their views of the heavens each night. On May 20th 2012 (and June 5th 2012 for the Transit of Venus) the SkyCenter channel will be available to watch. You can "view as a guest" and enjoy both the view outside as well the SkyCenter 's images from our well-positioned perch at 9,000ft above! -
From May 18th-20th the University e-mail system will be off-line. Leave questions on our business office voice mail at 520-626-8122 . We will be checking messages frequently during this period.
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Husband and wife team, Adam and Miwa Block definitely possess passionate connections to the universe, with celestial objects appearing as prominent figures in both their work.
Adam, a renowned astrophotographer, spends his nights at the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter giving presentations to the public, spreading excitement about the night sky. Where his voice fades, his images soar, making tangible the previously mysterious, through up-close representations of stars, nebulae and galaxies that call the universe their home.
That universe, which the earth inhabits, is the place where Miwa’s work skyrockets. Her play on the disconnection between people and space create a surreal tension suggestive of the mystic themes of Remedios Varo. The paintings comment on that disconnection by illuminating small earth objects grandly while cosmological beings are contained to an attainable scale, revealing a relationship that might otherwise be dismissed.
See th gallery page at: http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/plan/gallery-at-the-gardens/
About the Gardens
Tucson Botanical Gardens, designated as America’s Best Secret Garden by Reader’s Digest, is an urban oasis in the heart of Tucson featuring a 5 ½ acre collection of 17 specialty gardens. It is located at 2150 N. Alvernon Way. For more information, call (520) 326-9686, Ext. 10, email info@tucsonbotanical.org or visit www.tucsonbotanical.org. -
Warmer nights ahead!
SkyNights StarGazing program is back in full swing bringing you the marvels of the Universe with the largest public viewing telescope in the Southwest. Join us for a comfortable and easy to understand evening which is fun for all ages!
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Now Available! Images taken by renown astrophotographer Adam Block. Go to our Image Gallery select the image you want (just a few examples shown below), place your order online and we will ship it to you! Fast and easy, they make great gifts!
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Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter’s SkyNights: Astrophotography program is a unique and awe-inspiring opportunity to peer beyond the blue horizons of our southwestern skies and explore the astronomical wonders of the Universe. We’ll not only looking through the telescope but also capture the views through a CCD camera.
Renown astrophotographer, Adam Block, will take you through the process of how he creates these amazing images that have earned him worldwide recognition. During this six hour program you will navigate the night sky with binoculars and skycharts then gaze at spectacular planets, galaxies, and nebulae with our 32-inch Schulman Telescope. This telescope is the largest dedicated public observing telescope in Arizona. You will partake in the process of creating images that you have just viewed to take home with you.
Click here for more information about this program.
Dates
March 30th, 2012Cost
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Sometimes people ask why we start our programs in the afternoon before the sun sets. Well, in addition to viewing beautiful sunsets from the summit of Mt. Lemmon, you can also see many astronomical objects before darkness falls. In general Venus and/or Mercury will be well-placed for such daytime viewing. We also have a dedicated solar telescope that offers breathtaking views of solar prominences, sunspots and even flares! Come see the planets and the active Sun in addition to all of the other celestial wonders using our new Schulman Telescope- the largest dedicated public telescope in Arizona atop Tucson's tallest destination.