@OWUPerkins

Perkins Observatory at @OhioWesleyan , est. 1923 An active research and educational facility used by the faculty and students of the OWU Physics and Astronomy

 Delaware, OH
perkins.owu.edu/
Joined February 2021
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We've resume our in-person Friday Guest Nights. Tickets are $10 each in advance. Programs start at 8 PM. Spaces are limited, so be sure to call ahead and buy your tickets. Masks are required for all our events regardless of vaccination status. Check our website for more details.
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We're resuming in-person programs in July with Celebration of the Sun. The programs will consist of solar observing, a talk about the sun, a tour of the observatory, and rocket launch demo for the kids! Tickets are $10/person. Chick the link for details: ow.ly/bF6B50FduAG
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Supernova remnant SNR 0509-68.7 lies 160,000 light-years from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Astronomers confirmed it is the result of a Type Ia supernova, but they’re still investigating its exact cause: bit.ly/35c7SXU
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Ohio Wesleyan Announces University’s Upcoming Public Events in April @OWUPerkins continues virtual skywatches and lectures 🔭☄️ ➡️ow.ly/ZdGd50DZ4ZI
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Join us on March 19th at 8 PM for a special Women's History Month virtual lecture by Dr. Barbara Ryden (OSU Department of Astronomy). See link for details: ow.ly/jZ7o50DXtkb

Perkins Observatory: Women’s History Month Talk - Barbara Ryden, Ph.D.

Barbara Ryden, Ph.D., professor of astronomy at The Ohio State University, presents “Caroline Herschel: Tough Little German Sister.” Her online talk is…

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Hubble
@NASAHubble23 Feb 2021
Who’s up for a Hubble adventure? Select your choices from the polls below, and we’ll supply an image based on the winning results. Let’s play Choose Your Hubble Adventure: Nebula Edition! ⬇️
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A new chapter of Mars exploration has officially begun! What’s next? @NASAPersevere experts will weigh in on #NASAScience Live. Submit questions & we'll answer as many as we can during our live event today. 📅 Feb. 19 ⏰ 3 PM ET 📺 youtu.be/kNVzxeYjE9Q ❓ #CountdownToMars
This is the first high-resolution, color image to be sent back by the Hazard Cameras (Hazcams) on the underside of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover after its landing on Feb. 18, 2021.

ALT This is the first high-resolution, color image to be sent back by the Hazard Cameras (Hazcams) on the underside of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover after its landing on Feb. 18, 2021.

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Perkins Observatory retweeted
Sky & Telescope@SkyandTelescope19 Feb 2021
The Moon, waxing through first quarter, passes the similar-looking duo of Mars and Aldebaran high in the evening. But of course they're not similar at all. Nowhere in human experience but astronomy are things so different than they look. #astronomy buff.ly/3aB01Gd
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Perkins Observatory retweeted
NASA Webb Telescope
@NASAWebb19 Feb 2021
We made it through @NASAPersevere's "7 Minutes to Mars." 🔴 Now we will once again dare mighty things as we get ready for Webb's month-long journey to its destination, one million miles (1.5 million km) from Earth. Launch is targeted for this October 💫
ARCHIVED - NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover
@NASAPersevere19 Feb 2021
The moment that my team dreamed of for years, now a reality. Dare mighty things. #CountdownToMars
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An open horizon, with so much to explore. Can’t wait to get going. #CountdownToMars
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The moment that my team dreamed of for years, now a reality. Dare mighty things. #CountdownToMars
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Welcome to Perkins Observatory's new twitter account!
Hello, world. My first look at my forever home. #CountdownToMars
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I’m safe on Mars. Perseverance will get you anywhere. #CountdownToMars
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