Stargazing

Academic Calendar

Saturday, August 12, 7-10:30 p.m.Rochelle Municipal Airport1207 W. Gurler Road, Rochelle, IL 61068 Join NIU STEM Outreach for a dazzling evening of star gazing and viewing
of the annual Perseid meteor shower, which peaks mid-August. These brilliant
meteors radiate from the Perseus constellation and appear throughout the sky.
Beginning at 7:15 p.m., experts will discuss the night sky and hot astrophysics
topics. After dark, guests can watch for the meteor shower and view the night
sky through their own telescopes or those provided by NIU. A $15 all-inclusive
Build Your Own Burger & Cash Bar will be available for purchase, which will
include Juicy Beef Burger, Veggie Burgers, OR Chicken Breast with Fresh
Tomatoes, Red Onions, Crisp Lettuce, Assorted Cheeses, Dill Pickle Spears,
Pasta Salad and House-made Potato Chips.                           

Speakers for the evening include

· Jeremy Benson, STEM
Educator—The Sky Tonight: What’s Visible and What Causes a Meteor
Shower?

· Paul Stoddard, Associate Professor, Geology and Environmental Geosciences— Why Are Scientists So Excited about the Solar Eclipse?

· Joel Knapper, NASA
Solar System Ambassador—NASA’s Future Missions

 

This event
is rain or shine! 




Read More