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In the heart of the planetarium, the Astronomy class is about to embark on a cosmic journey. The room is dimly lit, with the vast dome above serving as a canvas for a spectacular display of stars and celestial phenomena. Students, seated in reclining chairs, are adjusting their position for optimal stargazing.

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10 – 11 a.m., Oct. 27, 2024

Welcome Wildcat Families! Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium invites you to experience how we teach introductory Astronomy to students first-hand! Using the digital full-dome planetarium projector in the EOS Foundation Theater, Dr. Thomas A. Fleming of Steward Observatory will present a lesson from his ASTR 170B1 course, Exploring Our Universe, designed to illustrate how we teach today’s students. Topics will include black holes and the search for planets that orbit other stars.

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