The Nature Place Observatory has the one of largest telescopes in Colorado, a 17 1/2 inch diameter mirror. Our location on 6,000 acres away from city lights provides an excellent opportunity for viewing celestial objects, and for considering our place and role on Earth, and in the bigger picture. This activity provides thought leaders the ultimate long view of us in space and time, giving unique perspectives that help participants prioritize what is important in their lives, and in their work.
This is an activity that builds camaraderie by going on a journey together, while having fun looking at the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, the great cluster in Hercules, and much more.
Astronomy works well when linked with some of our other Leadership Development activities, the Five Billion Year Walk, the Forest Walk and/or Chaos & Order.
Time frame: 1-3 hours
“I have often felt that to an astronomer, man is nothing more than an insignificant dot in an infinite universe. But then I realize that the insignificant dot who is man is also the astronomer.” -Albert Einstein