October 12, 2004

Boise State Astronomy Club Hosts Lunar Eclipse Viewing

Treasure Valley residents are invited to view a lunar eclipse through powerful telescopes beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Boise State University. Faculty and members of the Black Holez astronomy club will be on hand to answer questions. Admission is free, although a $2 donation is encouraged to help raise money for the purchase of new telescopes. The observation session will be held on the roof of the Education Building, located just east of the Morrison Center. Take the elevator to the seventh floor and the stairs to the roof. Pay parking is available at the parking structure on Brady Street and University Drive. Globular clusters, nebulas and galaxies are some of the other objects in the night sky that will be visible through the telescopes. If inclement weather forces cancellation of the event, signs will be posted at the entrance to the Education Building. For more information call the Student Information Desk at 426-4636, or call Jessica at 841-5401. -30- Contact: Jessica Elias, Black Holez Astronomy Club, (208) 841-5401 Media Contact: Janelle Brown, communications and marketing, (208) 426-1790, jbrown2@boisestate.edu  Photo and release online at: http://news.boisestate.edu.