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Astronomy a la Carte # 5: Space Weather

# 5: Tuesday, October 17:  SPACE WEATHER

Meteors, solar flares, the aurora borealis and all the other aspects of space weather are discussed during this class. Why do meteor showers occur?    Can we predict the northern lights?   How often can one see them?     This class includes the 11-minute show “Aurora Storm”

Details

Date
October 17, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost:
$15 – $25
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Event Contact

Contact:
Southworth Planetarium
Phone:
207-780-4249
Email:
john.haley1@maine.edu
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Location

Campus:
Portland
Venue:
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building
Address:
70 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04103 United States
Phone:
207-780-4249

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