News Release
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February 23, 2006
Public Invited to View ‘Rings and Things’ Through Powerful
Telescopes March 3 and 10 at Boise State
Treasure Valley residents are invited to view the night sky through powerful
telescopes as part of “Rings and Things” starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March
3, and again at the same time on Friday, March 10, at Boise State
University.
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.
Boise State faculty and members of the Black Holez astronomy club will be on
hand to answer questions. Admission is free, although a $2 donation for
non-students and a $1 donation is encouraged to help raise money for the
purchase of new telescopes.
Saturn, Jupiter, the Ring Nebula and other deep-sky objects will be visible.
If inclement weather forces cancellation of the event, signs will be posted
at the entrance to the Education Building. Patrons can also call the INFO
Desk at 426-4636 to find out if the event will be held.
For more information about “Rings and Things,” call 841-5401.
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Contact: Jessica Elias, Black Holez astronomy club, (208) 841-5401
Media Contact: Janelle Brown, University Communications, (208)
426-1790, jbrown2@boisestate.edu
Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in
Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190
undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within
eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise
State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and
public service.
The Office of Communications and Marketing
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Boise State University
1910 University Drive -
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Boise Idaho 83725-1030
208-426-1577
(fax)208-426-4001
email communications@boisestate.edu
Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007