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Astronomy

2019-20 In Progress

Advisor: LEE CARKNER, Professor (Physics)
B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State

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Planetarium will open for lunar eclipse Jan. 20

The public is invited to a free program at Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium on Jan. 20 in conjunction with a total eclipse of the moon.

Lee Carkner

'Season of Light' planetarium show Dec. 8-14

John Deere Planetarium at Augustana College will present its annual holiday program, "Season of Light," on Dec. 8-14.

Planetarium

Sit back, way back, for ‘astronomical spectacle’

An extensive renovation of Augustana's John Deere Planetarium will create an immersive theater experience with a new full-dome digital projector.

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Planetarium spring open house

Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium will be open to the public for an evening of stargazing and planet viewing. The planetarium will be open from 9:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., with indoor and outdoor programs in the planetarium, the Carl Gamble Observatory, and the building's grounds.