Lenoir-Rhyne University in conjunction with the Catawba Valley Astronomy Club will resume “Public Observing Night,” on Friday, August 24, 2015 in the LR Observatory on top of Minges Science Building. This free event will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will conclude approximately 10:00 p.m.
The public is invited to come to the top of Minges Science Building where several telescopes will be set up, in addition to the 12.5 inch telescope in the observatory dome. To access the rooftop observatory, enter the building then take the elevator to the 4th floor and come up the steps.
During this viewing, participants will be able to see a Venus in the western sky and Jupiter and its four bright moons in the southern sky. The moon will be visible in the south along with several star clusters and nebulae.
Telescope views will be streamed live to room Minges 107 to be viewed on a large screen. Should weather not permit observing, an alternate program will be offered in room Minges 118.
For additional information, please email: clubinfo@catawbasky.org
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