UA Astronomers to Hold Public Sky Viewings
January 17, 2002 - Filed under: Uncategorized
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Visitors can, weather permitting, use a University of Alabama telescope in Gallalee Hall to get a closer look at Jupiter and Saturn on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. Dr. Gene Byrd will be the speaker.
On Wednesday, Feb. 20, when the moon passes in front of Saturn, the public will have a chance to watch from Gallalee Hall at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Bill Keel will speak at this viewing.
The astronomy group (within UA’s department of physics and astronomy) holds these public nights. Most sessions use the 10-inch refracting telescope located in Gallalee’s dome.
Gallalee Hall is located on the UA campus near the intersection of Hackberry Lane and University Boulevard in Tuscaloosa.
For more information, contact UA’s department of physics and astronomy at 205/348-5050 or go to the Web site, http://www.astr.ua.edu/PublicNights.html.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Laura Medders or Linda Hill, Office of Media Relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu