Next Meeting: Friday, *** JUNE 19th***
Seeing stars in a "whole new light"
Our June meeting will be a virtual presentation from Tom Field, founder of R-Spec and a pioneer in amateur astronomical spectroscopy, the study of color of light in order to measure and interpret physical properties.
Want to detect Neptune’s atmosphere without leaving Earth? Curious about the temperature, composition, and life cycle of stars? Want to measure the universe’s expansion by detecting the redshift of a distant quasar? It’s all possibl —and easier than you think.
If you’ve ever thought, "I wish I could do more science with my telescope," and wanted to more deeply understand what you’re seeing in the night sky, this presentation is your chance to get started. You’ll see fascinating examples of how spectra reveal deep truths about the stars—and learn how to begin doing it yourself through a presentation that’s clear, engaging, and un-intimidating.
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NOTE: GAC meets at 7:30PM on the third Friday of the month. January through October meetings are held at the Greensboro Science Center; November and December meetings are held at alternate locations, due to schedule conflicts at GSC.
