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March Observatory Viewing

MARCH 12, 2007--The UW-River Falls March observatory presentation--"Remembering the Astronauts: Space Accidents"--will take place on the first clear night of March 19-22.

UWRF physics Professor Eileen Korenic will give a talk on the subject at 8:30 p.m. in Room 271, Centennial Science Hall. The viewing will take place at 9 p.m. on the 3rd floor outside deck of CSH--visitors should dress appropriately.

The last observatory viewing of the semester is set for April ("Stars of the Pharaohs: Orion and the Pyramids").

All events are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. Interested people are advised to check the UWRF physics department Web site (www.uwrf.edu/physics) and click on "observatory" or call 715-425-3560 on the night to see if skies are clear enough.

For more information, contact Korenic at eileen.korenic@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3560 or Glenn Spiczak at glenn.spiczak@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3560. Contact Spiczak via e-mail to be placed on an e-mail viewing notification list.

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Last updated: Wednesday, 14-Mar-2007 14:25:24 CDT