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Star Light–Star Bright Observatory

Fact Sheet

The goal of the Star Light—Star Bright Observatory

• To provide teachers and students from throughout the local community with improved access to the night sky for the purpose of expanding the teaching of space science.

The observatory is operated in partnership between the non-profit National Space Science & Technology Institute (NSSTI), Trailblazer Elementary School, and the Colorado Springs, School District Eleven.

The Star Light—Star Bright Observatory primary instrument is an 8” f/6 Maksutov-Newtonian telescope, mounted on a Paramount GT 1100 computer controlled telescope mount using Software Bisque’s “TheSky” Level IV software. Accessories include an SBIG ST-7 CCD camera.

To arrange for an evening observing session at the observatory, please send your request to Norm Black at nblacksprint@earthlink.net

 Please provide the following information with your request:

• Point of Contact, w/address & phone number(s)
• Requested Observing Date (recommend new, early, or late phase of the moon)
• Name of School and Grade Level of students
• Number of Children and Teachers/Parents Planning to Attend
• Primary Purpose for the Observing Session

   Learn more about the Observatory at gateway2space.com

Update 9/25/2008