UTC Physics and Astronomy
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- Jones Observatory Spring 2009 Schedule
For further details, large groups, or special accommodations contact
Jack Pitkin
UTC Physics and Astronomy Department
423-425-4518
Jack-Pitkin@utc.edu
http://www.utc.edu/~jonesobs
Sunday January 25, 2009 Jones Observatory Opens
- Special Open House. Come celebrate our new year.
- Telescope viewing, planetarium show, imaging demonstration. Come meet the staff.
- Gates open at 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Sunday February 1, 2009
- Tonight’s Topic-The Orion Nebula
- Featured Constellations-Orion
- Gates open at 5:30. Lecture and Planetarium show begin at 6:00. Telescope viewing until 8:00.
Sunday February 8, 2009
- Tonight’s Topic-Orion
- Featured Constellations-Orion
- Gates open at 5:30. Lecture and Planetarium show begin at 6:00. Telescope viewing until 8:00.
Sunday February 15, 2009
- Tonight’s Topic-Orion
- Featured Constellations-Orion
- Gates open at 5:30. Lecture and Planetarium show begin at 6:00. Telescope viewing until 8:00.
Sunday February 22, 2009
- Tonight’s Topic- Orion
- Featured Constellations-Orion
- Gates open at 5:30. Lecture and Planetarium show begin at 6:00. Telescope viewing until 8:00.
Sunday March 1, 2009
- Tonight’s Topic-SPECIAL GUEST STAR Ms. Leak Keith of Red Bank High School will present on SETI or “How I Spent My Summer Vacation.”
- Featured Constellations-Taurus
- Gates open at 5:30. Lecture and Planetarium show begin at 6:00. Telescope viewing until 8:00.
Sunday March 22, 2009
- Tonight’s Topic-Mr. Jack Pitkin UTC Physics and Astronomy will present on Project CLEA or “How I Spent My Summer Vacation.”
- Featured Constellations-Taurus
- Gates open at 6:30. Lecture and Planetarium show begin at 7:00. Telescope viewing until 9:00.
Sunday March 29, 2009
- Tonight’s Topic-Introduction to Radio Astronomy.
- Featured Constellations-Taurus
- Gates open at 6:30. Lecture and Planetarium show begin at 7:00. Telescope viewing until 9:00.
Sunday April 5, 2009
- Tonight’s Topic-Introduction to Radio Astronomy.
- Featured Constellations-Taurus
- Gates open at 6:30. Lecture and Planetarium show begin at 7:00. Telescope viewing until 9:00.
Sunday April 19, 2009
- Tonight’s Topic-The UTC Astroimaging Program-The Story So Far
- Featured Constellations-Leo
- Gates open at 6:30. Lecture and Planetarium show begin at 7:00. Telescope viewing until 9:00.
Sunday April 26, 2009
- Tonight’s Topic- The UTC Astroimaging Program-The Story So Far
- Featured Constellations-The Summer Triangle
- Gates open at 6:30. Lecture and Planetarium show begin at 7:00. Telescope viewing until 9:00.
Friday May 8, 2009