Astronomy pioneer at Discovery Museum (Connecticut Post) BRIDGEPORT — The man who revolutionized amateur astronomy with a cheap, easy-to-build telescope is at the Discovery Museum this week, spreading his infectious love for heavenly objects.
Astronomy open houses scheduled in fall (The Times of Northwest Indiana) VALPARAISO | Several fall semester open houses at the Valparaiso University Observatory will offer the public opportunities to learn about and get a closer look at planets, star clusters, nebulae and other celestial objects through VU's computer-controlled telescope.
Iranian students shine in IOAA (Islamic Republic News Agency) Iran - Indonesia - IOAA Iranian students snatched one gold, one silver and two bronze medals and a honorary diploma in the 2nd International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Indonesia.
Space party (Prince George Citizen Online) The local astronomy society is pulling some all-nighters this weekend and residents are invited to the first public star party at the Prince George Astronomical Observatory.The object is to identify and record as many stars as possible. On Friday at 8 p.m. people will start arriving at the observatory and set up telescopes and other equipment. A laser pointer show to point out constellations to ...
