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Article: Chabot Space & Science Center Celebrates 125th Anniversary With Chabot Space Games on June 21.
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- AScribe Science News Service
- Article date:
- May 16, 2008
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Byline: Chabot Space & Science Center
OAKLAND, Calif., May 16 (AScribe Newswire) -- Chabot Space & Science Center will celebrate its 125th Anniversary with the Chabot Space Games, a free public celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2008. On this day, visitors will enjoy free admission, shows, music, costumed characters, refreshments, interactive activities. Special guests, including science educator and television personality Bill Nye The Science Guy, will add to the lively atmosphere.
In 1883, wealthy hydraulic engineer Anthony Chabot purchased an 8-inch refracting telescope to be used by the area's students and citizens. The telescope, named "Leah," is ...