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Astronomy News

The Physics Department welcomes Astronomy and Astrophysics Professor John Cannon.  Professor Cannon will be starting his first year at Macalester this fall.

Spring 2008 Public Nights

Macalester's Observatory is open to the public this Spring on Monday evenings from 8:00-10:30 p.m., weather permitting (please call 651-696-8170 on Monday evenings for an updated message on whether the event will be held that evening). Don't miss your chance to explore the universe from atop Olin Rice!

See Public Nights  for more information.

Physics and Geology Teas

Please join the Physics & Astronomy and Geology Departments for coffee, tea, and refreshments.

When: Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Olin/Rice Hall 1st floor Atrium

(outside the Physics & Astronomy and Geology faculty offices)





Astronomy Home

Galaxies NGC2207 and IC2163.  Image by Hubble Heratige Project.  
See  Hubble Heritage Information Center for more information.

Welcome to the Astronomy Home.  The Astronomy branch of Macalester's Physics Department provides a variety of courses as well as edifying faciities for students interested in the study of universe itself.



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