UIS to co-host special Star Party viewing of the Perseid meteor shower
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Astronomy-Physics Program, Lincoln Memorial Garden and the Sangamon Astronomical Society will host a special Star...
Mar 07, 2022
UIS to host three virtual star parties starting March 11
The University of Illinois Springfield Astronomy-Physics Program will host three virtual star parties via Zoom. The virtual star parties will be held at 8 p.m...
Ene 22, 2022
Prof John Martin Named University Scholar
Prof John Martin Named University Scholar
(October 2011)
Assistant Professor of Astronomy-Physics John Martin has been named the 2011 University Scholar...
Ene 22, 2022
Prof John Martin Earns Grant From National Science Foundation
Prof John Martin Earns Grant From National Science Foundation
(July 2011)
On July 1 the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that a collaboration...
Ene 22, 2022
Prof John Martin’s Article in June 2011 issue of Gemini Focus magazine
Prof John Martin’s Article in June 2011 issue of Gemini Focus magazine
(June 2011)
The June 2011 issue of Gemini Focus magazine contains an article...
Ene 21, 2022
First Light on New CCD Camera
First Light on New CCD Camera
(March 2012)
The image of the galaxy M81 above is the “first-light” image taken by the new U42 CCD camera at the UIS...
Ene 21, 2022
Nearby Galaxy M33
Nearby Galaxy M33
This is a composite image of the galaxy M33 in the constellation Triangulum. It is a collection of 40 billion stars about 3 million...
Ene 21, 2022
Perseid Meteor Star Party August 11/12
Perseid Meteor Star Party August 11/12
The University of Illinois Springfield Astronomy-Physics Program is co-hosting a viewing of the Perseid Meteor...
