Astronomy for Everyone

7:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 20 & 27, May 4

Published:

April 12, 2017

Grinnell College is offering "Astronomy for Everyone," a short, informal course for anyone with an interest in astronomy, regardless of age.

The free, public class will take place in the Grant O. Gale Observatory, 1203 10th Ave., Grinnell. The three class sessions will start at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays: April 20, April 27, and May 4.

Each session will provide an opportunity to learn about some aspect of the universe and the objects in it, followed by viewing through the observatory’s 24-inch telescope (weather permitting). Skywatching without a telescope, as well as use of participants’ own telescopes, also will be covered.

Robert Cadmus, Breid-McFarland professor of science, professor of physics and director of the observatory, will teach the class. There is no charge for the class, but participants should register no later than Tuesday, April 18, by calling 641-269-3172.

Details of the separate summer program for middle school students interested in astronomy will be announced later.

Grinnell College welcomes the participation of people with disabilities. Accommodation requests may be made to Conference Operations.

The College welcomes the presence of minors at all age-appropriate public events and for informal visits, with the understanding that a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult assumes full responsibility for their child’s safety and behavior during such visits or events. In these cases the College expects that an adult responsible for the visiting child takes measures to ensure the child’s safety and sees that the child complies with directions of College personnel. Grinnell College is not responsible for supervision of minors on campus.

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