Astronomy Public Night Set for April 23 at UA
April 20, 2004 - Filed under: Uncategorized
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. Gene Byrd, University of Alabama professor of astronomy, will discuss the discoveries of the universe during a UA Astronomy Public Night on Friday, April 23, at 8 p.m. in 227 Gallalee Hall on campus.
Participants who attend will have the opportunity to view Jupiter and the crescent moon from the roof of the building.
For more information and to check on sky conditions, contact the UA department of physics and astronomy at 205/348-5050; for program details also visit http://crux.astr.ua.edu/AlabamaHome.html and click on the Public Nights link.
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: Chelsea Curtis or Linda Hill, UA Media Relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu