UA Astronomers to Host Public Viewing of Jupiter

September 14th, 2009 - Filed under: News

iStock_000000063797SmallUA astronomers invite faculty, staff and the community to view the moon and Jupiter in the next Public Night sky-viewing session, Friday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m.

Hosted by Dr. Philip Hardee, a professor in the department of physics and astronomy, the free viewing will use UA’s 16-inch research grade reflector telescope located in a dome on top of Gallalee Hall.

Additional Public Nights for the fall semester include: Friday, Oct. 16 – 7:30 p.m., Gallalee roof, viewing Jupiter and stellar objects, hosted by Dr. Dawn Williams, assistant professor (Homecoming Weekend) Friday, Oct. 23 – 7:30 p.m., Gallalee roof, viewing Jupiter – Galilean Nights, hosted by Dr. Jimmy Irwin, assistant professor.

Galilean Nights are scheduled, internationally, over a three-day to period to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s discovery of the large moons of Jupiter. It’s part of the International Year of Astronomy.

Friday, Nov. 20 – 7-10 p.m., Moundville Archaeological Park (across from the museum), star clusters and nebulae, hosted by Drs. Bill Keel and Ron Buta, professors. Tuesday, Dec. 1 – 7:30 p.m., 227 Gallalee, public talk 8 p.m., Gallalee roof, viewing the moon and Jupiter, hosted by Keel.

For more information about scheduled events, call 348-5050 or go online to http://www.astr.ua.edu/Public.html. All sky viewings are contingent upon the weather. Please give advance notice if you plan to bring a large group.

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