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Astronomy open house in Kennon Observatory

Astronomy Open House: Astronomy open house in Kennon Observatory Mar. 26, Sunday, 7:30-8:30 pm. Moon, Castor. Free, families welcome. Astronomy 'Art Contest'.

Sun
26
Mar
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Mar. 26, 2023
Kennon Observatory, Oxford Campus
Open to the public

We are offering a viewing of the sky with out telescopes in Kennon Observatory on Mar. 26, Sunday night, 7:30-8:30 pm.

The Moon is always great. We can also watch the double star Castor. Mars, Venus are bright in the sky but small in the telescope.

The event is free, families are welcome.

We’ll also have an ‘astronomy-themed art contest’ at 7:30 pm (rain or shine) - see the attached poster or get more info at:

<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduasZ7SZQjLmDDgDgQubk7B-qoNHhe9yWPqfiSsovScHLRBQ/viewform>

(Artwork submission deadline is March 26, 7:00 pm.)

Viewing is not possible when the sky is cloudy - if that happens we’ll have to cancel and ask everyone to come back in exact 4 weeks for another try.

For assistance related to a disability, contact Tibor Torma: ttorma@phy.olemiss.edu | 9155627

Event posted by: ttorma@phy.olemiss.edu