* Astronomy

 Observatory needs repair after winter disaster

Repairs will begin on the DU-operated Meyer-Womble Observatory on Mount Evans this summer after it was severely damaged by high winds during the winter. A current bid to replace the dome sets the repair price at $72,000, all of which will be covered by DU's disaster insurance policy.
The Meyer-Womble observatory was built and gifted to DU in 1996 with an upgraded NASA 24 inch telescope. There is no access to the observatory during winter months because the only road is closed due to the weather. The Colorado Department of Transportation will be re-opening the road this weekend.
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