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Chamberlin Observatory

 Organization

Scope Note

Use for: University of Denver. Chamberlin Observatory.

Biography

Ground Breaking for Chamberlin Observatory (H.B. Chamberlin, donor; Cost, about $40,000) in June 13, 1888.

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.76); Steve Fisher, "University Park's Utopian Start," University of Denver magazine, Winter 2008; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Certificate. [U123.01.0002.0016]

Biography

Cornerstone for Chamberlin Observatory in 1890.

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.76).

Biography

Chamberlin Observatory completed in 1894.

Biography

University of Denver Bulletin, Vol. 24, No. 4, April, 1923, page 15.

Biography

On March 27, 1980, Chamberlin Observatory is added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Citation:
University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. NHRP Certificate.

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Astronomy Students Using Telescope in Chamberlin Observatory, 1947

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0029.00012
Abstract

A male student looks through the telescope inside Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, while a female student looks on.

Dates: 1947

Fake posthumous diary written by Howe's spirit

 Item
Identifier: M010.07.0011.99999
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Observation books contain astronomical observations made at the Chamberlin Observatory from 1897 through 1925, including Halley's Comet in 1910. Observation notes include Howe's notes as well as other astronomers. The reference material is ''A List of Stars for Observations of Latitude with Approximate Zenith Distances for Chamberlin Observatory,'' complied by Charles Joseph Ling.

Dates: 1906-1912

Herbert A. Howe Journal, 1909 July-1912 January

 Item
Identifier: M010.03.0004.00002
Abstract Howe's Journal includes copies of letters, drafts of articles, technical notes and clippings of his popular astronomy articles in local newspapers. Found between pages 144-145 (May 1910 observations) are undated astronomical position notes penciled on the back of two class schedules (one undated, the other for 1st Quarter 1909-10) and [March?] 4 [year not given] notes in ink on the back of an [1899?] circular from The Woman's Guild of the University of Denver, which was established in fall...
Dates: 1909 July-1912 January

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1956 September

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0029.00003
Abstract

Black and white print of a boy looking through a telescope at the Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, while a woman walks up the steps to the platform. The sign on the platform reads, "Caution Platform holds 2 persons only".

Dates: 1956 September

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1986 February

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0029.00009
Abstract

Interior view of a telescope under the partially opened dome of Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1986 February

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, circa 1986

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0029.00010
Abstract

View of a telescope inside Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, taken from below, looking up towards the opening in the dome, showing the photographic guide tube alongside the main tube.

Dates: circa 1986

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, between 1894-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0029.00021
Abstract

View of the telescope inside Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1894-2008

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, circa 1985

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0029.00023
Abstract

Interior view of the telescope and viewing platform inside the dome of Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: circa 1985

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1948

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0031.00008
Abstract

University of Denver student Nancy Mossman looks through a sextant while sitting on the steps of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1948

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory - 100th Aniversary Celebration, 1994 November 23

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0033.00007
Abstract

An unidentified man speaks to a crowd from a podium in front of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado for the observatory's 100th anniversary celebration.

Dates: 1994 November 23

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