Public Events Archives 2009

12.29.2009 \| Planetarium Show Closed for Recess : December 23, 2009 - January 5, 2010
12.22.2009 \| Planetarium Show/Solstice Talk Description "Celebrate the Solstice," special talk and planetarium show about the significance of the Winter Solstice and the holidays. 6pm The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
12.15.2009 \| Planetarium Show/Solstice Talk Description "Celebrate the Solstice," special talk and planetarium show about the significance of the Winter Solstice and the holidays. 6pm The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
12.08.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
12.04.2009 \| Movie Night "The Core" shown on the planetarium dome... The science in this "so bad it's kind of good" movie suggests that birds navigate using the earth's magnetic field (true), that the magnetic field of the earth is related to the inner core of the earth (true), that the magnetic field of the earth protects us from solar radiation (basically true), and that microwaves from the Sun could fry entire cities if the earth's magnetic field faded (not really true). As an intrepid team of scientists journey to the center of the earth to restart the core with nuclear weapons, we'll laugh at and the dissect the good and bad science in the movie. We'll also talk about the real variations in the magnetic field of the earth happening right now and what this might really mean for life on earth. 7pm - 10pm
12.01.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
11.24.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
11.19.2009 \| "Weird Solar Systems" Talk by David Rabinowitz David is the co-discoverer of Sedna and other dwarf planets in the outer solar system as well as near-Earth asteroids and Kuiper belt objects. He will discuss the origin of the planets, comets and asteroids in our own and other solar systems. Free and open to the public.
11.17.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
11.10.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
11.03.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
11.03.2009 \| Bob Crelin Talk and Book Signing Author and educator Bob Crelin invites you to join him for an exciting discussion about our Moon's ever-changing phases. Learn about why we see these changes and how you can witness the Moon's monthly orbit around Earth by observing the observing the changes in its daily – or nightly – appearance. Bob will also sign copies of his new children's book, "Faces of the Moon", available at this event.
10.27.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
10.23.2009 \| Movie Night at the Planetarium "Seeing in the Dark" Friday October 23, 2009 (7 pm) - Friday October 23, 2009 (9 pm)
10.20.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
10.13.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
10.06.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
09.29.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
09.22.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
09.15.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
09.08.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
09.01.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
08.29.2009 \| How to Use a Telescope Class: August 29th, 6-8 p.m. Do you want to take your stargazing to the next level? Dr. Michael Faison of the Department of Astronomy will explain how telescopes work and give hands-on lessons on how to find and view the most exciting celestial objects. Bring your own telescope and get a personal tutorial, or learn how to use one of the amateur telescopes at the observatory and get tips on choosing and buying your own. Weather permitting, telescopes will be available for observing. Each Class is limited to 12 participants. The class is open to all ages and is free of charge. To reserve a space, contact: Michael Faison or lfo.reservations@gmail.com.
08.28.2009 \| How to Use a Telecope Class: August 28, 29: 6-8 p.m. Do you want to take your stargazing to the next level? Dr. Michael Faison of the Department of Astronomy will explain how telescopes work and give hands-on lessons on how to find and view the most exciting celestial objects. Bring your own telescope and get a personal tutorial, or learn how to use one of the amateur telescopes at the observatory and get tips on choosing and buying your own. Weather permitting, telescopes will be available for observing. Each Class is limited to 12 participants. The class is open to all ages and is free of charge. To reserve a space, contact: Michael Faison or lfo.reservations@gmail.com.
08.27.2009 \| How to Use a Telescope Class: August 27, 28, and 29th. 6-8 p.m. Do you want to take your stargazing to the next level? Dr. Michael Faison of the Department of Astronomy will explain how telescopes work and give hands-on lessons on how to find and view the most exciting celestial objects. Bring your own telescope and get a personal tutorial, or learn how to use one of the amateur telescopes at the observatory and get tips on choosing and buying your own. Weather permitting, telescopes will be available for observing. Each Class is limited to 12 participants. The class is open to all ages and is free of charge. To reserve a space, contact: Michael Faison or lfo.reservations@gmail.com.
08.25.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
08.18.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
08.11.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
08.04.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
07.28.2009 \| Reoccuring Observatory Event The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
07.21.2009 \| Reoccuring Observatory Event The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
07.16.2009 \| Discussion of Apollo 13 with Dr. Flush In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the moon landing Apollo expert Donald Rethke (Dr. Flush) discusses the Apollo program.
07.14.2009 \| Reoccuring Observatory Event The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
07.07.2009 \| Reoccuring Observatory Event... The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March.
05.08.2009 \| Movie Night "Deep Impact" Includes an introduction and post-movie discussion with astronomers. 7:00 p.m., Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium
05.05.2009 \| "The First Stars in the Universe" Lecture by Andrew Davis. 7:00 p.m., Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium
04.28.2009 \| "Galileo & the International Year of Astronomy." Lecture by Dava Sobel, noted author of "Galileo's Daughter." 4:00 p.m., Yale Law School
03.24.2009 \| Public Observing Night For up to date information please visit The Leitner Family Observatory & Planetarium Web Site at: http://lfop.astro.yale.edu
03.17.2009 \| Public Observing Night
03.10.2009 \| Public Observing Night
03.09.2009 \| Spring Break in New Haven Observing Night and Planetarium Show
03.03.2009 \| Public Observing Night
02.25.2009 \| NEW MOON
02.24.2009 \| Public Observing Night Planetarium Show: "Oasis in Space"
02.24.2009 \| ASNH meeting
02.20.2009 \| Movie night in the Planetarium, "Contact"
02.17.2009 \| Public Observing Night Planetarium Show: "Oasis in Space"
02.10.2009 \| STARRY meeting
02.10.2009 \| Public Observing Night Planetarium Show: "Oasis in Space"
02.09.2009 \| FULL MOON
02.03.2009 \| Public Observing Night "The International Year of Astronomy and the Bicentennial of Darwin"
02.03.2009 \| Public Observing Night Planetarium Show: "Oasis in Space"
01.29.2009 \| Department Event
01.27.2009 \| Public Observing Night Planetarium show included
01.27.2009 \| ASNH Meeting
01.22.2009 \| Elm City Event at Observatory
01.20.2009 \| Public Observing Night planetarium show included
01.13.2009 \| STARRY meeting
01.09.2009 \| How to use a telescope class free class, registration required
01.08.2009 \| How to use a telescope class free class, registration required
01.08.2009 \| Private Event
01.07.2009 \| How to use a telescope class Free class, must register

Image Credits: (header) NASA, ESA, J. Clarke (Boston University), and Z. Levay (STScI)

12.29.2009 \| Planetarium Show Closed for Recess : December 23, 2009 - January 5, 2010
12.22.2009 \| Planetarium Show/Solstice Talk Description "Celebrate the Solstice," special talk and planetarium show about the significance of the Winter Solstice and the holidays. 6pm The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
12.15.2009 \| Planetarium Show/Solstice Talk Description "Celebrate the Solstice," special talk and planetarium show about the significance of the Winter Solstice and the holidays. 6pm The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
12.08.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
12.04.2009 \| Movie Night "The Core" shown on the planetarium dome... The science in this "so bad it's kind of good" movie suggests that birds navigate using the earth's magnetic field (true), that the magnetic field of the earth is related to the inner core of the earth (true), that the magnetic field of the earth protects us from solar radiation (basically true), and that microwaves from the Sun could fry entire cities if the earth's magnetic field faded (not really true). As an intrepid team of scientists journey to the center of the earth to restart the core with nuclear weapons, we'll laugh at and the dissect the good and bad science in the movie. We'll also talk about the real variations in the magnetic field of the earth happening right now and what this might really mean for life on earth. 7pm - 10pm
12.01.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
11.24.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
11.19.2009 \| "Weird Solar Systems" Talk by David Rabinowitz David is the co-discoverer of Sedna and other dwarf planets in the outer solar system as well as near-Earth asteroids and Kuiper belt objects. He will discuss the origin of the planets, comets and asteroids in our own and other solar systems. Free and open to the public.
11.17.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
11.10.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
11.03.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
11.03.2009 \| Bob Crelin Talk and Book Signing Author and educator Bob Crelin invites you to join him for an exciting discussion about our Moon's ever-changing phases. Learn about why we see these changes and how you can witness the Moon's monthly orbit around Earth by observing the observing the changes in its daily – or nightly – appearance. Bob will also sign copies of his new children's book, "Faces of the Moon", available at this event.
10.27.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
10.23.2009 \| Movie Night at the Planetarium "Seeing in the Dark" Friday October 23, 2009 (7 pm) - Friday October 23, 2009 (9 pm)
10.20.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
10.13.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
10.06.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
09.29.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
09.22.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
09.15.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
09.08.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
09.01.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
08.29.2009 \| How to Use a Telescope Class: August 29th, 6-8 p.m. Do you want to take your stargazing to the next level? Dr. Michael Faison of the Department of Astronomy will explain how telescopes work and give hands-on lessons on how to find and view the most exciting celestial objects. Bring your own telescope and get a personal tutorial, or learn how to use one of the amateur telescopes at the observatory and get tips on choosing and buying your own. Weather permitting, telescopes will be available for observing. Each Class is limited to 12 participants. The class is open to all ages and is free of charge. To reserve a space, contact: Michael Faison or lfo.reservations@gmail.com.
08.28.2009 \| How to Use a Telecope Class: August 28, 29: 6-8 p.m. Do you want to take your stargazing to the next level? Dr. Michael Faison of the Department of Astronomy will explain how telescopes work and give hands-on lessons on how to find and view the most exciting celestial objects. Bring your own telescope and get a personal tutorial, or learn how to use one of the amateur telescopes at the observatory and get tips on choosing and buying your own. Weather permitting, telescopes will be available for observing. Each Class is limited to 12 participants. The class is open to all ages and is free of charge. To reserve a space, contact: Michael Faison or lfo.reservations@gmail.com.
08.27.2009 \| How to Use a Telescope Class: August 27, 28, and 29th. 6-8 p.m. Do you want to take your stargazing to the next level? Dr. Michael Faison of the Department of Astronomy will explain how telescopes work and give hands-on lessons on how to find and view the most exciting celestial objects. Bring your own telescope and get a personal tutorial, or learn how to use one of the amateur telescopes at the observatory and get tips on choosing and buying your own. Weather permitting, telescopes will be available for observing. Each Class is limited to 12 participants. The class is open to all ages and is free of charge. To reserve a space, contact: Michael Faison or lfo.reservations@gmail.com.
08.25.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
08.18.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
08.11.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
08.04.2009 \| Planetarium Show The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
07.28.2009 \| Reoccuring Observatory Event The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
07.21.2009 \| Reoccuring Observatory Event The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
07.16.2009 \| Discussion of Apollo 13 with Dr. Flush In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the moon landing Apollo expert Donald Rethke (Dr. Flush) discusses the Apollo program.
07.14.2009 \| Reoccuring Observatory Event The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March
07.07.2009 \| Reoccuring Observatory Event... The Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium is open every Tuesday night for a planetarium show. Weather permitting there will also be public viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters and whatever happens to be interesting in the sky. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis. No reservations necessary. Time: 7pm and 8pm April - October and 6pm and 7pm November - March.
05.08.2009 \| Movie Night "Deep Impact" Includes an introduction and post-movie discussion with astronomers. 7:00 p.m., Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium
05.05.2009 \| "The First Stars in the Universe" Lecture by Andrew Davis. 7:00 p.m., Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium
04.28.2009 \| "Galileo & the International Year of Astronomy." Lecture by Dava Sobel, noted author of "Galileo's Daughter." 4:00 p.m., Yale Law School
03.24.2009 \| Public Observing Night For up to date information please visit The Leitner Family Observatory & Planetarium Web Site at: http://lfop.astro.yale.edu
03.17.2009 \| Public Observing Night
03.10.2009 \| Public Observing Night
03.09.2009 \| Spring Break in New Haven Observing Night and Planetarium Show
03.03.2009 \| Public Observing Night
02.25.2009 \| NEW MOON
02.24.2009 \| Public Observing Night Planetarium Show: "Oasis in Space"
02.24.2009 \| ASNH meeting
02.20.2009 \| Movie night in the Planetarium, "Contact"
02.17.2009 \| Public Observing Night Planetarium Show: "Oasis in Space"
02.10.2009 \| STARRY meeting
02.10.2009 \| Public Observing Night Planetarium Show: "Oasis in Space"
02.09.2009 \| FULL MOON
02.03.2009 \| Public Observing Night "The International Year of Astronomy and the Bicentennial of Darwin"
02.03.2009 \| Public Observing Night Planetarium Show: "Oasis in Space"
01.29.2009 \| Department Event
01.27.2009 \| Public Observing Night Planetarium show included
01.27.2009 \| ASNH Meeting
01.22.2009 \| Elm City Event at Observatory
01.20.2009 \| Public Observing Night planetarium show included
01.13.2009 \| STARRY meeting
01.09.2009 \| How to use a telescope class free class, registration required
01.08.2009 \| How to use a telescope class free class, registration required
01.08.2009 \| Private Event
01.07.2009 \| How to use a telescope class Free class, must register

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