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Students get star struck
By Drew Sandholm
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Monday, October 28, 2002
Since the beginning of time, people have been fascinated with the heavens above.
At SCSU, things are no different, and the SCSU Department of Physics, Astronomy and Engineering Science is providing the opportunity to learn more about our night skies.
Tonight, tomorrow night and Wednesday, Astronomy Public Nights will provide the public with an opportunity to learn about and observe the night skies.
Planetarium shows will be held in the Math & Science Center Planetarium (Room 24) at 7:00, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. The shows will present the constellations of the fall and winter skies along with some of the mythology associated with them. All shows are free and open to everyone.
Weather permitting, telescopes will also be set up outside for viewing celestial objects. The telescopes will be set up in the grassy area between the Education Building and the old SCSU bookstore.
"We should have some good observing of the moon and whatever planets will be up as well," said John Harlander, a professor of the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Engineering Science. "It is very popular, particularly when it is clear."
Astronomy Public Nights take place only once per semester. The program, which has been in existence for more than five years, is designed to provide public outreach and to spark enthusiasm for astronomy as well as bring families and community neighbors to SCSU.
"(Astronomy Public Nights) has been a real positive thing for the University," said Harlander "The public really seems to enjoy
