‘400 years of Discovery with Galileo’s Telescope’

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Event details

Event

Title:: ‘400 years of Discovery with Galileo’s Telescope’
When:: 02.04.2009 18.00 - 21.00
Where:: Runaway Bay Library - Gold Coast
CATEGORIES:: Lecture , Telescope viewing
Report:: View

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100Hours of Astronomy Event: Thursday 2nd April 2009

‘400 years of Discovery with Galileo’s Telescope’

Come hear all about how to use and see through this amazing instrument that was invented 400 years ago by astronomer Galileo Galilei in 1609. After the presentation a viewing of the night sky will take place for your enjoyment through a large telescope to see the Moon, Saturn and constellations in the night sky.

Presented by: Noeleen Lowndes (President) Southern Astronomical Society
Place: Runaway Bay Library, Lae Drive, Runaway Bay. Gold Coast.
Time: 6.00 – 7.00 pm: Presentation in library
Viewing: 7.00 – 9.00 pm: In the park just outside the library (weather permitting)

Please phone the library to make a booking on (07) 55817220