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Last star talk this spring: May 7

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Barbara

Hear Dr. Paul Rybski, UWW Physics Dept., talk about “When fusion stops, what follows: The long retirement of stars as white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes” on Fri., May 7 @8pm (Upham Hall 140), followed by public viewing at … Continue reading →

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Quasars, Black Holes & Galaxies talk Nov. 20

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Barbara

Dr. Marsha Wolf, UW-Madison Astronomy Dept. research scientist, will talk about “Quasars, Black Holes and Galaxies: Which Came First?” (UWW Physics Dept.’s 4th Fall 2009 Whitewater Observatory Public Lecture) on Fri., Nov. 20, 8pm, 141 Upham Hall. Public viewing at … Continue reading →

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Perseid meteor shower

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Susan

If you’re a fan of stargazing, check out the Perseid meteor shower. The best time for viewing these “shooting stars” is from midnight to dawn tonight and again late tomorrow night. According to NASA’s website, this meteor shower is an … Continue reading →

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Moon landing’s 40th anniversary

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Barbara

“Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to land on the Moon. The first steps by humans on another planetary body were taken by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on July 20, 1969.” — NASA’s “Apollo 40th Anniversary” web pages … Continue reading →

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