ÐÔÊӽ紫ý invites all to a special telescope viewing
Contact: Georgia Clarke
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi ÐÔÊӽ紫ý University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy invites the public to get a closer look at the Ring Nebula, the Moon and the Andromeda galaxy at a telescope viewing Friday [Nov. 20].
The viewing will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Howell Observatory at the Leveck Animal Research Center, commonly known as South Farm. The event is free and open to the public, with rain or thick clouds cancelling the event.
To visit the Howell Observatory, turn south off Blackjack Road at the Stone Boulevard intersection, which is just east of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Travel on Stone Blvd. Extended for two miles, and follow the signs to the observatory site.
For further information, contact assistant professor of astronomy Angelle Tanner at 662-325-4112 or at876@msstate.edu.
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