Nebulae and Star-Clustering Viewing Set for UA’s Moundville Park

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s  Astronomy Group within the department of physics and astronomy will hold a nebulae and star-cluster viewing for the public from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park.

The deep-sky observing sessions use portable, computer-controlled telescopes, including a 20-inch Obsession Dobsonian and a 10-inch Meade LX200R. The telescopes are set up in the field across the road from the museum. Parking is available at the museum and near the conference center overlooking the Black Warrior River. The event will be hosted by Drs. Ron Buta and Bill Keel, professors of astronomy.

For more information, phone the department office at 205/348-5050. People with large groups need to contact the office for accommodation.

The department of physics and astronomy is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, UA’s largest division and the largest liberal arts college in the state. Students from the College have won numerous national awards including Rhodes Scholarships, Goldwater Scholarships and memberships on the USA Today Academic All American Team.