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College-Montgomery’s new telescope during the “Starry, Starry Night Star Party” Wednesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. starting in Building B, Room 102. This party is a free, family-friendly event. No astronomy experience is required.
The night will begin with a presentation by Dr. Aaron Clevenson, astronomy professor at LSC-Montgomery. Dr. Clevenson will be talking about gravitational waves, which are waves in space itself caused by gravity.
Following
the presentation, the college’s new computerized
25-inch Dobsonian telescope will be set up on top of the five-level parking
garage. This equipment is considered the ultimate telescope for the serious
astronomer. Weather and cloud cover permitting, the public should see a view
of the night sky they will not forget.
“This
new telescope is three times the diameter of a typical telescope someone might
have at home,” said Dr. Clevenson. “If it is a clear
night, the highlights of the evening will be Jupiter and the Orion
Nebula.”
The
telescope was purchased with a Chancellor’s Faculty Innovation Grant. It is
being shared across LSC campuses and is also being used for public outreach
events. The large telescope enables students and
the community to see some faint, deep space objects in greater detail.
Other,
smaller telescopes will also be available to gaze
into the night sky during the party. Astronomy students will have tables
explaining interesting stars and astronomical objects to attendees.
Participants can also take part in a treasure hunt with free poster giveaways.
For more information about the “Starry, Starry Night Star
Party”, contact Dr. Clevenson at Aaron.B.Clevenson@lonestar.edu.
The LSC-Montgomery parking garage is best accessed using the West Campus Drive entrance, which is directly across from the main entrance to College Park High School off Hwy. 242/College Park Drive.
LSC-Montgomery
is located at 3200 College Park Drive, one-half mile west of Interstate 45, between
Conroe and The Woodlands. For more information about the college, call
936.273.7000, or visit LoneStar.edu/Montgomery.
Known
for its leadership, innovation and steadfast commitment to student success,
Lone Star College provides high-quality academic transfer and workforce
education / career training programs to more than 83,000 credit students each
semester, and a total enrollment of 95,000 students. LSC is training tomorrow’s
workforce today and redefining
the community college experience to promote student success and economic
prosperity. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., is the chancellor of LSC, the largest
institution of higher education in the Houston area, which consists of six
colleges, eight centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College
and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.