Devote a couple of hours to learning more about astronomy and history in November at Jack C. Davis Observatory on Western Nevada College’s Carson City campus.
Northern Nevada lecturer Mike Thomas is presenting free talks on “Cleopatra” on Friday, Nov. 18 and the “History of Astronomy” on Saturday, Nov. 19. Both presentations begin at 6:30 p.m., with the doors to the observatory opening at 6 p.m. The new starting times are in effect for Thomas’ fall schedule of lectures at the observatory.
First, Thomas will deliver the true story about the amazing life of Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC.
Secondly, Thomas will talk about the great moments in the advancement in the study of the heavens in his “History of Astronomy” presentation.
The observatory is open to the public from sundown to 11 p.m. on Saturday nights for Star Parties. The Western Nevada Astronomical Society hosts these parties, bringing together people with an interest in astronomy. Newcomers are welcome.
Jack C. Davis Observatory is located at 2269 Vanpatten Ave.
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