September 12, 2003

Boise State Astronomy Club Plans Star-Gazing Event Sept. 23

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Powerful telescopes will be pointed at Mars and other celestial objects in the night sky from 9- 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, as part of a star-gazing event on the roof of the Education Building at Boise State University.     The public is invited to peer through the telescopes and learn about the night sky.   Admission is $1 for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff, and $2 general. The event is sponsored by Black Holez (cq), Boise State’s astronomy club.     The Education Building is located just east of the Morrison Center. Take the elevator to the 7th floor and the stairs to the roof. Pay parking is available at the parking structure on Brady Street and University Drive. If inclement weather forces cancellation of the event, signs will be posted at the entrance to the Education Building. The public can also check a recorded message at 426-2356 to find out if weather has canceled the event. -30- Contact: Daryl Macomb Physics 426-2356 Media contact: Janelle Brown communications and marketing 426-1790