Sunspot Astronomy and Visitors Center - Sunspot, NM
N 32° 47.244 W 105° 49.081
13S E 423400 N 3628014
This special museum is located on the Sacremento Mountain in Sunspot, New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WMCZX2
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2011
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The Sunspot Visitor Center and Museum began operations in July 1997 as a joint venture between NSO/Sacramento Peak (the on-site observatory), Apache Point Observatory (also a neighbor), and the US Forest Service.
Exhibits about how astonomers learn about the Universe, exhibits about telescopes and the facilities at the observatory, exhibits about the forest and work of the US Forest Service. There is a five-foot-diameter sundial, a solar light-feed for a spectrograph, exhibits that explain the day-night cycle of the Earth, a full range electromagnetic spectrum, solar system model, and in the USFS exhibit there is interesting information about the research on north and south-facing slopes, and other phenomena associated with that type of plant insolation.
There is also a conference room, gift shop in addition to the exhibit area.
Name: Sunspot Astronomy and Visitors Center
Location/Address:
Sunspot Astronomy and Visitors Center
3004 Telescope Loop
Sunspot, NM United States
88349
Telephone Number: 505-434-7000
Web Site: [Web Link]
Type/Specialty: Astronomy and Forestry
Agency/Ownership: National Solar Observatory, Apache Point Observatory and US Forest Service
Educational programs: Astronomy, forestry, solar system model
Theater: None
Hours of operation: Every day from 9am to 5pm from March to January. Daily guided tours start at 2pm (weather permitting) on Saturdays and Sundays through Fall; parties of 10 or more can call (575) 434-7003 to schedule a private guided tour. Winter hours: Please call (575) 4
Admission Fee: 8.00
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: No
Other Features: Self-guided tours with free brochure, also guided tours.
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