New Vistas in Astronomy Lecture Series

If you have ever looked up at the stars and marveled at the vastness and beauty of the Universe, then "New Vistas in Astronomy" is for you.

This mini-course in astronomy will give you an opportunity to hear about the latest discoveries by astronomers, and to observe a variety of celestial objects with the 32-inch Schottland reflecting telescope. The lectures are presented by professors and researchers at the Ohio State University Department of Astronomy.

All lectures are on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. at the Perkins Observatory near Delaware Ohio. Admission is by subscription only.

Program Schedule for 2008

January 17: Measuring the Accelerating Universe: Prof. David Weinberg, OSU Dept. of Astronomy
February 21: The Nearest Stars: Prof. Jennifer Johnson, OSU Dept. of Astronomy
March 13: Worlds on Fire: Prof. Scott Gaudi, OSU Dept. of Astronomy
April 17: The Formation of the Milky Way: Prof. Donald Terndrup, OSU Dept. of Astronomy
May 15: Observing with the Large Binocular Telescope: Prof. Chris Kochanek, OSU Dept. of Astronomy
June 12: Black Holes and Time Warps: Prof. Richard Pogge, OSU Dept. of Astronomy
July 17: What Life Might be in the Solar System?: Dr. David Ennis, OSU Dept. of Astronomy
August 21: The Birth of Neutron Stars and Black Holes: Prof. Todd Thompson, OSU Dept. of Astronomy
September 18: Complete History of the Universe (Abridged): Prof. Barbara Ryden, OSU Dept. of Astronomy
October 16: The Panchromatic Universe: Prof. Anil Pradhan, OSU Dept. of Astronomy
November 13: The Lives of Quasars: Prof. Paul Martini, OSU Dept. of Astronomy
December 18: Hubble Space Telescope and Servicing Mission 4: Prof. Bradley Peterson, OSU Dept. of Astronomy

Note:: Programs and presenters may change without notice due to unanticipated unavailability of the previously scheduled presenter.

Subscription Information

Admission to "New Vistas in Astronomy" is by subscription only. All proceeds benefit the operation of the non-profit Perkins Observatory. For more information, please contact

Perkins Observatory
P.O. Box 449
Delaware, OH 43015
Tel: 740 363 1257
Web: www.perkins-observatory.org

Programs include views of various celestial objects through the main observatory telescope, weather permitting.

These programs are designed primarily for an adult audience; however children 8 years of age or older will be admitted provided that each child is accompanied by an adult.

Programs will be held rain or shine, so refunds on tickets are not possible, and single-night tickets are only for the date specified.

Directions to Perkins

The Perkins Observatory is located on U.S. Route 23, four miles south of Delaware and 12 miles north of the I-270 Columbus beltway. The Perkins driveway is on the left if you are driving south on Rt. 23, and on the right if you are driving north.

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For more information about these and other programs, please visit the Perkins Observatory homepage.

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