Physics Mathematics Astronomy Library Celebrates International Year of Astronomy, Oct. 7, 2:00-4:00pm
The Kuehne Physics Mathematics Astronomy Library (PMA) is hosting a celebration of the International Year of Astronomy on Wednesday, October 7. The festivities begin at 2 p.m. on the plaza of Robert Lee Moore Hall (RLM), where attendees may take part in the formation of a human orrery, or solar system model that demonstrates the planets’ motion around the sun. Astronomer Kurtis Williams will direct the activity.
The orrery activity will be complemented with a talk at 3pm in the PMA Library, RLM 4.200 by Dr. Craig Wheeler entitled “A Brief Time for History: 400 Years of Astronomy”. There will be a reception with light refreshments in the library 2-4pm. Â
The PMA event is in recognition of the International Year of Astronomy, which is described by the hosting organizations’ website as “a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky.
