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Nova Southeastern University Hosting Astronomy Night
“Star Party” is In Conjunction with White House Astronomy Night
Since the dawn of time, humans have been gazing up at the night sky and wondering what may be beyond our own world. The stars, planets and our own Milky Way galaxy has inspired generations of poets, scientists and romantics – and that fascination continues today.
As part of the White House Astronomy Night, Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography will be hosting a Star Party. The eventwill take place in front of NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library in the quad, 3301 College Ave., Fort Lauderdale.
The event free and open to both the NSU and South Florida community. Attendees can view the night sky through two telescopes that NSU will have on site, and those who have their own telescopes and binoculars are encouraged to bring them as well and join in the festivities. Some of what you’ll be able to see includes:
- “Shooting stars” from the Orionids meteor shower;
- The planet Saturn and its mystical rings;
- Our massive neighbor galaxy Andromeda;
- Observe the apparent binary start in the Little Dipper; and
- Measure the surface temperature of stars.
The idea behind this event is to provide an opportunity for people to learn more about the universe in a fun and exciting way while interacting with NSU professors and other experts. It’s also being held on the same night when scientists, engineers and others will gather on the White House South Lawn to gaze out into space.