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New Vistas in Astronomy

Hubble Deep Field North

A Mini-Course on the Universe
2005 Series

If you have ever looked up at the stars and marveled at the vastness and beauty of the Universe, then "New Vistas in Astronomy" is for you.

This mini-course in astronomy will give you an opportunity to hear about the latest discoveries by astronomers, and to observe a variety of celestial objects with the 32-inch Schottland reflecting telescope. The lectures are presented by professors and researchers at the Ohio State University Department of Astronomy.

All lectures are on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. at the Perkins Observatory near Delaware Ohio. Admission is by subscription only.

Program Schedule for 2005

January 20: The Magnetic Personalities of Stars
Prof. Robert Harmon, OWU Dept. of Physics & Astronomy

February 17: The Biggest Black Holes in the Universe
Prof. Rick Pogge, OSU Dept. of Astronomy

March 17: The Large Binocular Telescope at First Light
Dr. R. Mark Wagner, OSU & LBT Project Office

April 21: Formation of Stars and Planets
Prof. Eugene Capriotti, OSU Dept. of Astronomy

May 12: How Far is the Journey from Here to a Star?
Prof. Barbara Ryden, OSU Dept. of Astronomy

June 9: The Weirdest ExoPlanets
Prof. Andy Gould, OSU Dept. of Astronomy

July 21: How We Went to the Moon
Prof. Bradley Peterson, OSU Dept. of Astronomy

August 18: Beyond Pluto, Beyond Hubble: NASA's Space Science Program
Prof. David Weinberg, OSU Dept. of Astronomy

September 15: The Spitzer Space Telescope
Prof. Kris Sellgren, OSU Dept. of Astronomy

October 20: Music of the Spheres: An Introduction to Stellar Seismology
Prof. Don Terndrup, OSU Dept. of Astronomy

November 17: The End of the Dark Age and the Appearance of the First Quasars
Prof. Pat Osmer, OSU Dept. of Astronomy

December 8: Instrumentation for the Large Binocular Telescope
Thomas O'Brien, OSU Dept. of Astronomy
Note:
Programs and presenters may change without notice due to unanticipated unavailability of the previously scheduled presenter.

Subscription Information

Admission to "New Vistas in Astronomy" is by subscription only. All proceeds benefit the operation of the non-profit Perkins Observatory. For more information, please contact
Perkins Observatory
P.O. Box 449
Delaware, OH 43015
Tel: 740 363 1257
Programs include views of various celestial objects through the main observatory telescope, weather permitting.

These programs are designed primarily for an adult audience; however children 8 years of age or older will be admitted provided that each child is accompanied by an adult.

Programs will be held rain or shine, so refunds on tickets are not possible, and single-night tickets are only for the date specified.

Directions to Perkins

The Perkins Observatory is located on U.S. Route 23, four miles south of Delaware and 12 miles north of the I-270 Columbus beltway. The Perkins driveway is on the left if you are driving south on Rt. 23, and on the right if you are driving north.

Maps:

[Map to Perkins 1] Regional Map [Map to Perkins 2] Close up Map

For more information about these and other programs, please visit the Perkins Observatory homepage.

[ Public Outreach | OSU Astronomy Department | Perkins Observatory ]
Department of Astronomy, The Ohio State University,
140 W. 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1173
Phone: 614 292 1773; Fax: 614 292 2928
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Updated: 2005 April 28 [rwp]