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Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory

Museum / Gallery
Brentwood, TN

Venue Type

Museum / Gallery

Address

1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN

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Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory

Venue Type

Museum / Gallery

Address

1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN

Contact Info

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A historic facility dedicated to inspiring interest in science through the wonders of astronomy and space exploration.

Number of Spaces

3 Spaces

Capacity

Max Seated: 250
Max Standing: 300

Food & Beverage

In-house catering
In-house beverage service

Technology

In-house A/V

Spaces

Main Observatory Building
Main Observatory Building
Seated: 90 / Standing: 120
Outdoor Observatory - Back Patio
Outdoor Observatory - Back Patio
Seated: 250 / Standing: 300
Muriel’s Retreat – The Observatory Residence
Muriel’s Retreat – The Observatory Residence
Seated: 20 / Standing: 50
Main Observatory Building
Main Observatory Building
Seated: 90 / Standing: 120
Outdoor Observatory - Back Patio
Outdoor Observatory - Back Patio
Seated: 250 / Standing: 300
Muriel’s Retreat – The Observatory Residence
Muriel’s Retreat – The Observatory Residence
Seated: 20 / Standing: 50

About

Vanderbilt University has a long and respected tradition of astronomy. Vanderbilt University’s first Chancellor, Landon Garland, was a professor of Physics and Astronomy, and many of the university’s original 1875 astronomical instruments and artifacts are housed at Dyer. Also proudly displayed among the historical items is the engraved pocket watch of the famous astronomer and first director of the Vanderbilt University Observatory, Edward Emerson Barnard. He was presented the watch for the discovery of the fifth moon of Jupiter 282 years after Galileo Galilei discovered the first four. In order to inspire student and public interest in science, technology, engineering, math, and astronomy, the observatory offers many activities such as summer camps, teacher workshops, Telescope Nights, tours, and special lectures with world-class scientists. Dyer team members bring physics experiments and solar telescopes to classrooms and community events around the mid-state area. Dyer partners with the Vanderbilt Physics and Astronomy department and with organizations such as NASA and STScI to connect Dyer’s outreach efforts with the space research programs they sponsor.

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Capacity

Max Seated: 250 Max Standing: 300

Food & Beverage

In-house catering
In-house beverage service

Technology

In-house A/V





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