Question of the Week "Taking a walk in the woods and creeks. " Ashleigh Jackowski Ecology, 02 Annual Astronomy Day to feature observation of planet an t by Nicky Galloway assistant news editor The annual Astronomy Day is being celebrated this Saturday at the observatories at Penn. State Behrend. Astronomy Day is always held on the second to last Saturday in April, but Behrend doesn’t always take part. This year’s Astronomy Day will begin shortly after sunset at 8:30 p,m. and will last until approximately 10:30 p.m. The time may vary due to the weather and the number of visitors who attend. Everyone from the age of one to 104 is invited. As long as the weather permits and the clouds are thin or it is clear, the event will go on as planned. If it is partly cloudy, the brighter objects like the moon, Jupiter, and Saturn will pop in and out of the clouds, but will still be observable. However, if the clouds are too thick, even the really blazing objects will not be seen. Both of Behrend’s observatories will be open this Saturday for observers to look at the solar system. The smaller observatory contains a Meade twelve-inch Schmidt- Cassegrain telescope. Basically, the telescope is a twelve-inch refracting telescope. The Mehalso Observatory is larger than the other one, and contains an 18-cm Meade “What are you doing to enjoy this beautiful day?’' refractor equipped with computer controls and a CCD Camera. The Mehalso Observatory and its seven inch refracting telescope were a gift from Behrend alumni Dr. Robert Mehalso and his wife, Elizabeth, in 2000. The Mehalso Observatory will be open on Astronomy Day, along with the older observatory. habla CO) /ear fiesta, please contact Cavicchio at jmc4o' "Playing some ball." Chris Light DUS, 02 '0: "Failing an Act397A test." Joey Herrmann Finance, 06 Students who attend the Astronomy Day will be observing the alignment of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and the moon. All of these objects are close together if the viewer looks in the western sky. If time permits, students will be CONTRIBUTED PHOTO v ' ; ' >' ' - ' 'x | ' i •" " ''\J * '<*' * >% v;/ »**' f - *■ tf« . '-?AV ' ' <§>psu.edu. Friday, April 19, 2002 observing objects and nebulae outside of the solar system in the Mehalso Observatory. Some of these objects might include Pleiades, the Subaru Cluster, Orion Nebula, and Sirius the Dog Star. The Annual Astronomy Day is to raise awareness of astronomical events, like the alignment of Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mars, and the moon. Organizers hope it will gather interest in astronomy as a field of science and indicate what direction should be taken for an astronomy education. "Soaking up the sun." Nicole Johns pH* 0 my scfteAtte on ESoa? BASIC PC SKILLS Monday, April 22 nd Computer Basics 7:oopm - 8:00pm Topics include: parts of the computer, windows functions, hardware and information storage, and location of commonly used features NICK 156 *** NEW TIME AND LOCATION*** Wednesday, April 24 th Microsoft Office 6:3opm - 7 :3opm Topics include: Word, EXCEL and Power Point Thursday, April 25 th Internet applications 6:3opm -7:3opm Topics include: Internet usage, eLion, Eudora HAMMERMILL 130 To RSVP or for additional information contact Biddy Brooks at 898-6260 or email bab9(apsu.edij English,o6 Companion galaxies, as seen through the Mehalso telescope nti for ADULTS ♦Must know your userid and password and bring a 3.5” disk* This program is partially funded by a grant from the Penn State Commission for Adult Learners “Being kicked in the (crotch) by my Act397A test." Jay Chmielewski Finance, 06 "toe's ay Pdrfvtf The Behrend Beacon lUWtf ■NftfttfMtef
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