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.
Maps:
Regional Map
Close up Map
For more information about these and other programs, please visit the
Perkins Observatory
homepage.