Kentucky’s Oldest Telescope: Born and Bred in Louisville
| When |
Apr 05, 2023
from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Where | Monnik Beer Co 1036 E Burnett Ave, Louisville, KY 40217 |
| Contact Name | Lutz Haberzettl |
| Add event to calendar |
 vCal iCal
|
Speaker: Dr. C.M. Graney, Specola Vaticana
Abstract: In downtown Louisville lies a large brass astronomical telescope in a really stout wooden box. It once belonged to Msgr. Michael Bouchet, pastor at the Cathedral of the Assumption on 5th St. during the late 19thcentury. It was made in Louisville by A. C. Schuman. And now, after over 120 years in storage, it is coming back to life! Yes, it still works. No, it will not be available at this talk (but there will be a lot of pictures).