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Public Nights on hiatus for Spring 2012

Public Nights at the Macalester Observatory will be on hiatus until further notice. In the spring semester of 2012 we are running our Observational Astronomy course, and the observatory is in continuous use by students for lab work and research projects. Please watch this space, or check out our Public Nights page for announcements as to when we are able to resume a Public Nights schedule.

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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