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Weekday Astronomy for Lifelong Learners at RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium
Winter-spring 2016
Adult lifelong learners seeking an intellectually stimulating and provocative program blending science, the arts and history are invited to this series of weekday afternoon programs at the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium. Not geared for children, each session lasts about an hour, divided between a rich audio-visual presentation and a tour of current stars, planets and constellations using the PlanetariumтАЩs giant star projector. Attend several sessions and youтАЩll be on your way to becoming an expert on the sky!
Your regular presenters are Steve Fentress, Director of the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and Paul Krupinski, Planetarium show presenter and proprietor of the Buffalo-based Mobile Dome Planetarium.
Schedule of events:
The following Wednesdays at 2pm
Feb. 24 Connections: Art, Music, Astronomy
March 2 Eclipses in the Near Future
March 9 Pluto, Small Worlds, and Planet Nine
March 16 A History of Planetariums Part 1: from the German invention to the end of World War II
March 23 A History of Planetariums Part 2: Japan, America and the postwar era
April 6 Mysteries of History: Where Did We Get Our Constellations?April 13 Digital Astronomy for Everyone: Websites and Apps
April 20 Selecting a Landing Site on Mars with Guest Lecturer Dr. Nick Warner, SUNY Geneseo
$7 Adults $6 Seniors 62+ or group members $5 RMSC Members
Full schedule and descriptions: www.rmsc.org/adultastronomy