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College of Charleston Observatory

Another event this past Friday (19 March 2010) – College of Charleston’s Department of Physics and Astronomy hosted an Open House, welcoming the public to their observatory and observing deck.  Many activities were in store… 

We were treated to views of Mars, the Orion nebula, Venus, a more while on the observation deck.  Then observing through their 16” DFM telescope, we saw (with incredible definition) craters on the moon!  

In addition to the astrological observations and the physics demonstrations, there was a very special treat for me… seeing once again my astronomy professor, Bob Dukes, Professor Emeritus.  It’s been some 385 moons since I have had the pleasure of his company.  Through his guidance and those of his colleagues, the Department is the proud recipients of a Commendation for Excellence from the SC Commission on Higher Education. The College of Charleston holds more of these awards than any school in the state.

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