TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Visitors can, weather permitting, use a University of Alabama telescope in Gallelee Hall to get a closer look at Saturn on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Raymond White, professor of physics and astronomy, will speak at the event.
On Friday, Dec. 14, from 3-4:30 p.m., visitors also will have an opportunity to view a partial solar eclipse using the University’s telescope. Dr. Bill Keel, professor of astronomy, will speak about the eclipse.
Most sessions use the 10-inch refracting telescope located in Gallalee’s dome.
Gallalee Hall is located on the UA campus near the intersection of Hackberry Lane and University Boulevard in Tuscaloosa.
For more information, contact UA’s department of physics and astronomy at 205/348-5050.
Contact
Laura Medders or Linda Hill, Office of Media Relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu