Public Invited to Join UA Astronomy Department for Viewing of Galaxies and Nebulae
March 8, 2004 - Filed under: Uncategorized
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama astronomy department will hold a free public sky viewing of the galaxies and nebulae on Friday, March 12, beginning at 7 p.m. in Moundville with Dr. Bill Keel, UA professor of astronomy, as host of the event.
Guests will look through the 16-inch and 17-inch telescopes located in the Moundville Archaeological Park. The telescopes are set up on a pad in the field across the road from the museum. Free parking is available at the museum and at the conference center overlooking the Black Warrior River.
Please contact UA’s department of physics and astronomy at 205/348-5050 for directions, to check on sky conditions, or for other information.
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: Chad Gilbert or Linda Hill, UA Media Relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu