News Release

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April 15, 2005

Public Invited To View Night Sky Through Powerful Telescopes April 29 at Boise State

Treasure Valley residents are invited to view the night sky through powerful telescopes from 8:30-11 p.m. Friday, April 29, 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 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.

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Contact: Daniel Runyan, Black Holez astronomy club, (208) 850-2655

Media Contact: Janelle Brown, communications and marketing, (208) 426-1790, jbrown2@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005