Celestial updates, special events, this month's sky chart, and more!
A Total Lunar Eclipse Awes
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It's been a little while since Nashville has had the opportunity to view the splendor of a total lunar eclipse, nearly three years in fact. On the night of March 13–14, we captured the spectacle in a timelapse video.
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Dyer Welcomes Peabody College Humphrey Fellows
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We were honored to welcome the Humphrey Fellows for an evening of exploration and learning. The timing of the visit provided unique viewing opportunities of the Moon and the elusive Lunar X.
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First-Year Vanderbilt Students Visit Dyer
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We welcome first-year students for a night of discovery and stargazing. Clouds parted to provide a gorgeous star-filled sky, giving students a chance to check out Jupiter and the majestic Orion Nebula.
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Check out our sky chart for a guide to the night sky during the month of April.
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Meet the Astronomer Talk + Telescope Viewing: The Antikythera Mechanism
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Thursday, April 3
Step back in time and explore the first astronomical computer. Guests will hear about the mechanism's complex gears, celestial predictions, and cosmic cycles. Get a look at the recent construction of an enormous, fully-functional working replica created by researchers in Mexico.
Join our waitlist for tickets or watch live on YouTube.
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Wow Your Guests with an Event at Dyer
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Crowning one of Nashville’s tallest peaks, Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory offers park-like grounds, distinctive spaces, and celestial viewing—making us an exceptional venue for social and business events. Choose from the main observatory library, cozy residence, or large tented back patio. Your rental fees help fund our outreach efforts.
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Make a Gift to Dyer Observatory
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The Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory is a nonprofit organization sustained by the generosity of the university community, friends and neighbors. Your gift will make a tremendous difference in our efforts to bring science and exploration to the next generation.
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