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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 23 Collections and/or Records:

Comet d'Arrest Seen from Chamberlin Observatory, between 1894-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0027.00003
Abstract

Black and white print of Comet d'Arrest viewed through the telescope at Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver.

Dates: between 1894-2008

Comet Paraskevopoulos Seen from Chamberlin Observatory, 1941

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0027.00002
Abstract

Black and white print of Comet Paraskevopoulos viewed through the telescope at Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver.

Dates: 1941

Moon Seen from Chamberlin Observatory, 1931 October 22

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0027.00006
Abstract

Black and white print of a waxing gibbous moon viewed through the 20-inch refracting telescope at Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado in 1931.

Dates: 1931 October 22

Orion Nebula Seen from Chamberlin Observatory, 1917

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0027.00001
Abstract

Black and white print of the Orion Nebula viewed through the telescope at Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in 1918.

Dates: 1917

Starfield Seen from Chamberlin Observatory, 1948

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0027.00004
Abstract

Black and white print of star in the constellation Auriga viewed through the telescope at Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver.

Dates: 1948

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1980

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0030.00015

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1891-1892

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0030.00016
Abstract

Printout of digital images of monochrome prints of exterior views of the construction of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1891-1892

University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory, 1993

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0031.00004
Abstract

University of Denver physics professor Herschel Neumann and Womble chair of astronomy Robert Stencel hold a "Happy Anniversity" sign in front of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, to celebrate the observatory's 100th anniversary in 1993.

Dates: 1993

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

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0033.00003
Abstract

An unidentified man speaks from a podium in front of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado at the Observatory's 100th anniversary celebration in 1994.

Dates: 1994 November 23

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

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0017.0033.00004
Abstract

An unidentified man speaks at a podium in front of Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado at the observatory's 100th Anniversary Celebration.

Dates: 1994 November 23

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