Friday Night Star Party (09/08)
The UIS Astronomy-Physics program will host an in-person Friday Night Star Party the UIS Campus Observatory on September 8, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
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Astronomy Research Students
Student Research in Astronomy
Students who have an interest in astronomy are encouraged to take advanced course work in the math and the physical sciences and talk to Dr. John Martin about engaging in a research project.
Here are students who have worked with Dr. Martin and the topics which they worked on.
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Astronomy-Physics Program, Lincoln Memorial Garden and the Sangamon Astronomical Society will host a special Star Party to view the annual Perseid meteor shower.
WHEN: 8-10 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023
WHERE: Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Drive, Springfield
Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party
The University of Illinois Springfield Astronomy-Physics Program, Lincoln Memorial Garden and the Sangamon Astronomical Society will host a special Star Party to view the annual Perseid meteor shower 8-10 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023.
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The UIS Astronomy-Physics program will host an in-person Friday Night Star Party the UIS Campus Observatory on October 21, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday Night Star Party (10/21)
The UIS Astronomy-Physics program will host an in-person Friday Night Star Party the UIS Campus Observatory on October 21, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday Night Star Party (10/14)
The UIS Astronomy-Physics program will host an in-person Friday Night Star Party the UIS Campus Observatory on October 14, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday Night Star Party (10/07)
The UIS Astronomy-Physics program will host an in-person Friday Night Star Party the UIS Campus Observatory on October 7, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.