Just about 30 minutes north lies a wonderful astronomical installation, the Little Thompson Observatory. Our club will be hosted by Meinte Veldhuis, one of the observatory's founders. After getting some background information on the installation and the work LTO does with the public, we will be able to visit the two domes for star gazing through two wonderful telescopes...well, if the sky cooperates, that is.

Our meeting starts at 7:00 PM, but the facility will be open around 6:30 to provide some time to chat. Also, have a bite before the meeting as no food will be served this session.

Direction to LTO...

From Longmont:
Take Highway 287 (Main St. in Longmont) north to Berthoud, turn right towards Berthoud at the CO-56 interchange traffic lights West of Berthoud, follow CO-56 to the next lights and turn South (right) onto CR-17. Turn left on the 3rd street on your left, which is Spartan Avenue. The High School will be on your left and you can park in the parking lot just East of the school. The Observatory is visible from the parking lot.

A Google map and much more information on the facility can be found on the LTO website: starkids.org/visit