Space: Exploring our Cosmic Backyard
6:30 - 7:15 pm
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Tonight we will bring you a narrated livestream from our telescope in the Merrimack Mendel Observatory! We will be viewing the Moon, the Planets, and other cosmic sights.
Please click the link below to view the webinar recording:
https://merrimack.zoom.us/rec/share/ptLjbnf5KqXSWwEowmZiZMLYDgJjjaxLqm_oT9MX-9wN6DSNiNa0RFvNXGmzUkQ6.SPl0uxOAmzUCAy1O?startTime=1603317528000
Tonight's exploration will be led by:
Christopher Duston, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Physics
School of Science & Engineering
Merrimack College
Professor Duston is a faculty member in the physics department, and is the director of the Mendel Observatory. His research interests include Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, as well as the lifecycle and evolution of stars. He works with undergraduate students to perform observations of supernovae, variable stars, active galaxies, and asteroids.
Have further questions? You can reach out to Prof. Duston at dustonc@merrimack.edu
Noor Shams
Senior, STEM Education
School of Education & Social Policy
Merrimack College
Noor Shams is a senior majoring in STEM Ed. with minors in physics, mathematics, and biology. Her interests include organizing Math Club, helping run the Mendel Observatory, and conducting astrophysics research using both on-site and remote telescopes. Her current research interests pertain to analyzing and interpreting photometric data specifically in regards to NEOs such as asteroids.
Have further questions? You can reach out to Noor at shamsn@merrimack.edu
