Georgia Tech Observatory Takes You to the Moon

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Event Details
  • Date/Time:
    • Thursday October 22, 2020
      8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Ferst Center for the Arts
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Summaries

Summary Sentence: See the moon through Georgia Tech's Celestron telescope, projected on the 24' screen at the Ferst Center for the Arts, with live commentary by Observatory director, James Sowell.

Full Summary: Take a seat in the Ferst Center for the Arts and enjoy the livestream of the moon from Georgia Tech's Observatory.

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Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 8 p.m.
Ferst Center for the Arts

See the moon through Georgia Tech's Celestron telescope, projected on the 24' screen at the Ferst Center for the Arts, with live commentary by Observatory director, James Sowell.

The stream will last for just 30 minutes, so don't be late!

Entry will be first come, first served. The event is free, but and you must present your Buzzcard to be admitted.

Please note: all campus safety protocols will be in effect. You should conduct a wellness check before coming, wear your mask at all times, and follow the instructions of the Ferst Center staff regarding seating and physical distancing.

Photo credit: Nicolas Thomas on Unsplash

Additional Information

In Campus Calendar
Yes
Groups

Georgia Tech Arts, Student Life

Invited Audience
Graduate students, Undergraduate students
Categories
Other/Miscellaneous
Keywords
astronomy, moon, relax
Status
  • Created By: Elizabeth Geiger
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Oct 19, 2020 - 2:47pm
  • Last Updated: Oct 19, 2020 - 4:31pm