Jun 25 - 26 2016
Heritage Days: International Latitude Observatory

Heritage Days: International Latitude Observatory

Presented by Heritage Montgomery and City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events at Observatory Park

This restored 1899 observatory is one of six built around the world to determine the “wobble of the earth.” Solar observations (weather permitting) and a compass-making project. Saturday: Guided tours of monuments & geodetic markers, David Doyle, retired, Coast & Geodetic Survey, 12:30 and 2:30pm; learn about the building and its restoration, Bryan Blundell, Architectural Preservation Specialist, 1-3pm; Story Tapestries, tales of the stars, Ariana Ross, 3pm. Sunday: Bryan Blundell, 1-3pm; Story Tapestries, 1:30pm; and a visit from “Edwin Smith,” the first observer, 3pm. Observation Park is the perfect place for a picnic!

 

Admission Info

Free

Phone: 301-258-6350

Dates & Times

2016/06/25 - 2016/06/26

Location Info

Observatory Park

100 DeSellum Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877