Today

    • Thu 13
    Saturn is shown with its prominent rings against a star-filled background. A bright blue aurora is visible at the planet’s north pole, creating a glowing effect. The image is a space view with no foreground objects.
    August 13 11:00AM - 12:00PM Schumacher Hall – Via Zoom

    Armchair Astronomer — Cassini at Saturn’s Rings

    Ken Vanlew, retired astronomy and physics teacher, joins us via Zoom to discuss NASA’s Cassini spacecraft. It orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017, executing 294 revolutions. Its journey revolutionized our understanding of the planet’s rings, revealing them as dynamic, active structures fed by the moon Enceladus.

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    • Thu 10
    An artistic, close-up view of Jupiter, focusing on its turbulent, swirling atmosphere and the Great Red Spot. A glowing sun-like star shines brightly in the dark space above the planets curved horizon.
    September 10 11:00AM - 12:00PM Schumacher Hall – Via Zoom

    Armchair Astronomer — Jupiter: Big Bully in the Hood

    Ken Vanlew, retired astronomy and physics teacher, joins us via Zoom to discuss Jupiter. This massive planet could contain more than 1,300 Earths, has a stormy atmosphere, and a vast collection of moons. Sure to be a fascinating discussion.

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