Astronomy
The Face of Mars: Our Changing Perspective Since 1871
by Grand Rapids Public Museum (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 01-09-2012 under
The Grand Rapids Public Museum will host “The Face of Mars: Our Changing Perspective Since 1871” in the Meijer Theater on April 12th at 7:30 p.m. This presentation by Curator Emeritus David L. DeBruyn is free and guests will learn...Mars Nights at the Public Museum
by Grand Rapids Public Museum (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 01-09-2012 under
On five consecutive Tuesday evenings, sky conditions permitting, telescopes will be set up just north of the Museum entrance for observations of the planet Mars, and also Jupiter, Venus and the moon when visible. Dates are...
In studio: Look up to find planets, galaxies and satellites in the night sky
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 06-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
Don't have time to listen right now? Download the episode and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW (9:54) Grand Rapids' night owls fit right in with the GR Amateur Astronomical Association. As stewards of the Veen Observatory in Lowell, Mich.,...
Telescopes Entertain Thousands Wednesday Night
by Drew Storey (drewsa9)
Submitted 10-01-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
Wednesday night was the only night this week the weather cooperated enough for members of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association, local amateur astronomers, and Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium staff members to set up high-powered telescopes...
