\u00a0Hailey Public Library will host \u201cA Slide Tour of the Universe\u201d with the Central Idaho Dark Sky Alliance 2023 Astronomer in Residence, Dr. Joel Weisberg, on Thursday, July 27, from 5:30-7 p.m. The talk is co-sponsored by CIDSR and Boise State University Physics Department. It will be held at Town Center West and live streamed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis presentation is intended for anyone age 12 and older who is interested in astronomy and our beautiful dark skies,\u201d commented programs and engagement manager Kristin Fletcher. \u201cDr. Weisberg will take us from our Earth to the farthest reaches of the universe, stopping along the way to view various beautiful astronomical images and to learn about these fascinating objects.\u00a0Audience questions are encouraged.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joel Weisberg, Ph.D., is a lifelong stargazer who loves sharing the night skies with others.\u00a0He is a 2023 Astronomer in Residence with the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve STEM Network. This is a NASA-funded program through Boise State University Physics Department, which works closely with the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve to bring science to classrooms, libraries, and other public venues.<\/p>\n
Dr. Weisberg received his bachelor\u2019s degree in earth and planetary sciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master\u2019s in astronomy and a Ph.D. in physics, both from the University of Iowa.\u00a0He served as Assistant Professor of Physics at Princeton University from 1981\u20131984 before becoming the Stark Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Science Policy at Carleton College in Minnesota. He retired from teaching four years ago.<\/p>\n
Dr. Weisberg will also lead a nighttime observing session on Saturday, August 12, from 9:30-11:30 p.m. out Croy Canyon west of Hailey.\u00a0Highlights will include the Perseid Meteor Shower, deep sky objects, bright planets and spectacular summer constellations. The BSU AstroTAC team plus popular local astronomer Tim Frazier and friends will be on hand with cool telescopes.<\/p>\n
Hailey Town Center West is located across from the library at 116 South River Street in Hailey. For more information about this and other talks, call (208) 788-2036 or visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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