Visions of Heaven: Astronomical Observation through the Ages
April 13-October 2, 2009
From ancient times to the modern day, humans have charted the sky and stars. View a history of the tools they used, from the earliest observatories and instruments to recent innovations in telescope technology. This exhibit is in conjunction with the celebration of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s use of the telescope. More information is available here: http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/crerar/exhibits/.
