Join members of RAClub at the Howell Library on Saturday, June 6, (2 to 5 pm) to see a range of telescopes and attend a variety of presentations. Learn tips on buying your first telescope and interesting facts about the objects in our solar system. Hear Thomas Digges (1546-1595) (in costume), considered England’s first modern astronomer, speak about his efforts to develop a practical telescope to view the constellations. There will also be a special presentation on the Sun, including a chance to look at its features through a solar scope.
New science from deep space at Wednesday club meeting
New science from New Horizons and other deep space probes is our program for this Wednesday (July 15) club meeting. This will be immediately after New Horizons’ closest approach to Pluto, so I plan to bring some really fresh information. … Continue reading →