Date: March 23, 2009
Contact: Carol Connelly, Director, Media & Communication Services, ext. 5267, cconnelly@pnc.edu

PNC Offers Viewing of the Night Sky

Note: This event is cancelled due to weather conditions

WESTVILLE – In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, Purdue University North Central will host a viewing of the night sky on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Observation through the telescope will be at the far south end of the PNC campus.

The public is invited to take a close-up look at early spring constellations and see the moon and Saturn through 10- and 8-inch telescopes.

Dr. Jessica Warren, PNC limited term lecturer in Astronomy, will be on hand to answer astronomy-related questions and provide descriptions of the objects being observed to make this an interactive learning experience suitable for all ages and interests.

Participants are asked to park in PNC lot 7 and walk to the viewing area near the North Central Veterinary Center. In the event of cloudy or inclement weather, viewing will be canceled.

Please email jwarren@pnc.edu by 5:30pm on the date of the event if you are unsure whether the viewing will be held. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Warren.

 

 

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