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Astronomic Observatory
For more information write:
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With the concept of the discovering Dome, this observatory is a laboratory for the learning of nature where the users will discover through the lenses the micro and macro cosmos, considering that the nature in the park is not only what is down here but also what is in the sky.

This is another service that the Park provides with the Purpose of diversifying its activities and learning nature in the park better in order to meet its key Objective that is preserving natural resources

Characteristics

  • 6m. diameter Dome with 1.90m sliding door, with azimuth mechanic motorized movement and manual chain control in door.
  • Meade LX200, 10 inch. computer activated telescope.
  • Model: High Azimuth
  • Capacity for locating 65,000 objects in the sky such as planets, constellations, making observations with the characteristics of the moon and sun surface with a special filter.
  • Advantages: it is located in one of the highest parts and in a natural area where the sky conditions help in observing some cumuli due to the transparency in the sky free of pollution
  • The equipment installed is the telescope, microscope comprised of a video camera that is integrated in the telescope to make projections on a screen or television, video and sun filter.


Activities

Come and see the discovering dome and learn the mysteries of the Universe such as the stars, planets and their movements. You will also enjoy a very special night with a pleasant and cool climate, the plants’ aroma and the sound of the insects and nighttime birds. You will spend a very special night where your senses will take you to a universe that you will discover.
The activities in the observatory will be

1. Through a nighttime astronomic calendar
2. Through school visits
3. Through private events


Donors, visitors and institutions that participated in the construction of the discovering dome at Chipinque Ecologic Park.

Mr. Jaime Rodríguez // Son
SENDA Group

Mr. Alejandro Junco de la Vega
El Norte Newspaper

NAVISTAR International // Manufacturer

RICHTER S.A.
Mr. Eugenio Richter // Sr.

MOTORES U.S. De México
Mr. Juan Antonio Salazar Vallone // General Director

ARCA S.A. DE C.V. Bottling company
Mr Luis Lauro González Barragán, Mr. Miguel Barragán, Mr. Rolando Cervantes, Mr. Jorge
Armando Silva

Gran Hotel Ancira

CEDETEL

MERCEDES BENZ García N.L., Truck Manufacturer

Restaurant Casa Blanca, La Guacamaya, Granero Grill

YORK Aire, Manufacturer in Apodaca

British American Tobacco, México Before Cigarrera La Moderna S.A.

Avícola YESAKI

HW de México, Harness Manufacturer in Apodaca N.L.

Grupo de Conductores Monterrey, Manufacturer in Apodaca N.L.

Liliana Melo de Sada

Dr. Luis Galan Wong. Dean of UANL

Department of Astronomy in the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Dr. Pedro Valdez Sada // Astronomy UDEM

Mr. Rafael Alcaraz // Director of Business Leadership // ITESM


















 

 

 

 

 

 
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