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Celestial

M57
Main telescope is observing Jupiter and its moons (bright white dot above the dome). One can see the live image on observation screens.
The Ring Nebula (M57) as seen during night lab on observation screen.
Venus, Moon, Jupiter, 2016-09-02 (with labels) ©Rob Mahurin
M13

Terrestrial

Waxing gibbous moon rises over WPS on Feb 9, 2017. The solar radio telescope is seen on top of the building. ©Chuck Higgins
ET performing surgery on human, named Ken, during April 1st contact
Double rainbow over the Uranidrome
Sunset over Uranidrome April10,2017. ©Ivan Syzonenko
Dr. Jeff Gritton “the Great” making adjustments to telescope
Waxing gibbous moon rises over WPS on Feb 9, 2017. ©Chuck Higgins
Our main optical instrument
Celebration of Venus’ transit
Celebration of Venus’ transit
Uranidrome in the winter.
Celebration of Venus’ transit
Transit of Venus
Celebration of Venus’ transit
Celebration of Venus’ transit. One can see the Venus on the face of the Sun through the sun-spotter (wooden device on the cart).
Venus Column
Dr. Brian Frank discussing intricacies of solar observations with the guests. Venus’s transit celebration.
Uranidrome in the winter
Celebration of Venus’ transit. We had good crowd.
Friday Star Party
Astr Night Labs
Tutoring
DEI
Quantum@MTSU

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