November

Friday November 6, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Kid's Exploration/Stellar Night (reservations required). Ages 6 and up. $5 per person or $10 per family. SOLD OUT

Friday, November 13, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Dyer Open House Telescope Night. The Dyer telescopes will be open for viewing. If cloudy we will be open for "ask an astronomer" and observatory tours.  Reservations are not required.  FREE.

December - February

Closed. Open for Public Activities from March - November. Dyer Observatory is available for rent if the weather is suitable. Contact Lynn McDonald at 373-4897 for rentals.

Call 373-4897 to visit the Dyer Starchamber during our open hours Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. FREE.. Call to confirm, 615-373-4897, whether the Dyer campus is closed for workshops or a special event.

Events and Dates are subject to change. Please call 615-373-4897 to confirm or check back here for updates.

*Special Tours and Group Events at Dyer are available by special arrangement: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Program Coordinator, Phone: 615-373-4897,FAX – 615-371-3904

VANDERBILT DYER OBSERVATORY CLOSED ON MONDAYS


MARCH 2010

Tuesday, March 2, 7:00 PM - Scout Night.  Open to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts working on Astronomy Badges.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required. 

Friday, March 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Second Friday Open House Telescope  Night.  The Dyer Telescopes will be open for viewing.  If cloudy, we will be open for "Ask an Astronmer" and Observatory Tours.  FREE.  reservations required.

Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 PM - Stellar Night.  Ages 12 and above.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required. 

Thursday, March 25, TBA - Seyfert Lecture featuring David Jewitt.

Friday, March 26 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Kid's Stellar Night.  Ages 6 and above.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required. 


APRIL 2010

Tuesday, April 6, 7:00 PM - Scout Night.  Open to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts working on Astronomy Badges.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.

Friday, April 9, 7:00 PM - Second Friday Open House Telescope Night.  The Dyer Telescopes will be open for viewing.  If cloudy, we will be open for "Ask an Astronomer" and Observatory Tours.  FREE.  reservations required.

Friday, April 16, 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Kid's Stellar Night.  Ages 6 and above.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.

MAY 2010

Tuesday, May 4, 7:00 PM - Scout Night.  Open to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts working on Astronomy badges.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.

Friday, May 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Kid's Stellar Night.  Ages 6 and above.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.

Friday, May 14, 8:00 - 10:00 PM - Second Friday Open House Telescope Night.  the Dyer Telescopes will be open for viewing.  If cloudy, we will be open for "Ask an Astronomer" and Observatory Tours.  FREE.  reservations required.

Tuesday, May 18, 7:00 PM - Stellar Night.  Ages 12 and above.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required. 

Saturday, May 22, 7:00 PM - Bluebird on the Mountain.  Gates open at 5:30 PM.  $95 per car.  reservations required. 


JUNE 2010

Thursday, June 10, 9:00 - 11:00 PM - Open House Telescope Night.  The Dyer Telescopes will be open for viewing.  If cloudy, we will be open for "Ask an Astronomer" and Observatory Tours.  FREE.  reservations required.

Friday, June 11, 9:00 - 11:00 PM - Second Friday Open House Telescope Night.  The Dyer Telescopes will be open for viewing.  If cloudy, we will be open for "Ask an Astronomer" and Observatory Tours.  FREE.  reservations required. 

Saturday, June 19, 8:00 PM.  Bluebird on the Mountain.  Gates open at 6:00 PM.  $95 per car.  reservations required. 

Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 26, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  Summer Space Exploration Science Camp.  $225 per camper.  For rising 5th and 6th grade students.  reservations required. 


JULY 2010

Thursday, July 8, 9:00 - 11:00 PM - Open House Telescope Night.  The Dyer Telescopes will be open for viewing.  If cloudy, we will be open for "Ask an Astronomer" and Observatory Tours.  FREE.  reservations required. 

Friday, July 9, 9:00 - 11:00 PM - Second Friday Open House Telescope Night.  The Dyer Telescopes will be open for viewing.  If cloudy, we will be open for "Ask an Astronomer" and Observatory Tours.  FREE.  reservations required.

Saturday, July 24, 8:00 PM - Bluebird on the Mountain.  Gates open at 6:00 PM.  $95 per car.  reservations required.

Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  Summer Space Exploration Science Camp.  $225 per camper.  For rising 7th and 8th grade students.  reservations required. 


AUGUST 2010

Tuesday, August 3, 7:00 PM.  Scout Night.  Open for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts working on Astronomy badges.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required. 

Thursday, August 12, 9:00 - 11:00 PM - Open House Telescope Night.  The Dyer Telescopes will be open for viewing.  If cloudy, we will be open for "Ask an Astronomer" and Observatory Tours.  FREE.  reservations required.

Friday, August 13, 9:00 - 11:00 PM - Second Friday Open House Telescope Night.  The Dyer Telescopes will be open for viewing.  If cloudy, we will be open for"Ask an Astronomer" and Observatory Tours.  FREE.  reservations required.

Tuesday, August 17, 7:00 PM - Stellar Night.  Ages 12 and up.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.

Saturday, August 21, 8:00 PM - Bluebird on the Mountain.  Gates open at 6:00 PM.  $95 per car.  reservations required.

Friday, August 27, 7:00 PM - Kid's Stellar Night.  Ages 6 and up.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required. 


SEPTEMBER 2010

Tuesday, September 7,  7:00 PM - Scout Night.  Open for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts working on Astronomy badges.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.

Friday, September 10, 8:00 - 10:00 PM - Second Friday Open House Telescope Night.  The Dyer Telescopes will be open for viewing.  If cloudy, we will be open for "Ask an Astronomer" and Observatory Tours.  FREE.  reservations required.

Saturday, September 18, 8:00 PM - Bluebird on the Mountain.  Gates open at 6:00 PM.  $95 per car.  reservations required.

Tuesday, September 21, 7:00 PM - Stellar Night.  Ages 12 and up.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.

Friday, September 24, 7:00 PM - Kid's Stellar Night. Ages 6 and up.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.


OCTOBER 2010

Saturday, October 2, 7:00 PM - Bluebird on the Mountain.  Gates open at 5:30 PM.  $95 per car.  reservations required.

Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 PM - Scout Night.  Open for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts working on Astronomy badges.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.

Friday, October 8, 8:00 - 10:00 PM - Second Friday Open House Telescope Night.  The Dyer Telescopes will be open for viewing.  If cloudy, we will be open for "Ask an Astronomer" and Observatory Tours.  FREE.  reservations required.

Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 PM - Stellar Night.  Ages 12 and up.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.

Friday, October 22, 7:00 PM - Kid's Stellar Night.  Ages 6 and up.  $ 5 per person or $10 per family .  reservations required. 


NOVEMBER 2010

Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 PM - Scout Night.  Open for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts working on Astronomy badges.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.

Friday, November 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Second Friday Open House Telescope Night.  The Dyer Telescopes will be open for viewing.  If cloudy, we will be open for "Ask an Astronomer" and Observatory Tours.  FREE.  reservations required

Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 PM - Stellar Night.  Ages 12 and above.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.

Friday, November 19, 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Kid's Stellar Night.  Ages 6 and above.  $5 per person or $10 per family.  reservations required.

DECEMBER 2010 - FEBRUARY 2011

Closed. Open for Public Activities from March - November. Dyer Observatory is available for rent if the weather is suitable. Contact Lynn McDonald at 373-4897 for rentals.

Call 373-4897 to visit the Dyer Starchamber during our open hours Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. FREE.. Call to confirm, 615-373-4897, whether the Dyer campus is closed for workshops or a special event.

Events and Dates are subject to change. Please call 615-373-4897 to confirm or check back here for updates.

*Special Tours and Group Events at Dyer are available by special arrangement: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Program Coordinator, Phone: 615-373-4897,FAX – 615-371-3904