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Astronomy course catalog

2024-25 catalog

 

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

WILLIAM PETERSON, Professional Faculty Instructor
B.S., Ph.D., University of Iowa

Courses (ASTR)

Planetarium

Planetarium and geology museum to host Nov. 9 open house

Augustana's John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum host a free open house on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, from 7-8:30 p.m., including indoor and outdoor programs led by planetarium director Dr. Lee Carkner.

Visitors at the John Deere Planetarium

Families invited to STEM, Stars and Mars

Families are invited to STEM, Stars and Mars, a free show at Augustana's John Deere Planetarium at 5 p.m. Feb. 22, 2023.

telescope image

Powerful telescope reveals wonders of the night sky

Augustana students can study planetary systems, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies like never before with new access to an advanced research-quality optical telescope in the Arizona desert.

Season of Light annual holiday show

The John Deere Planetarium will present its annual holiday program Dec. 7-13. The planetarium show will be offered Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and weekday evenings at 7 p.m.

Season of Light annual holiday show

The John Deere Planetarium will present its annual holiday program Dec. 7-13. The planetarium show will be offered Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and weekday evenings at 7 p.m.

Season of Light annual holiday show

The John Deere Planetarium will present its annual holiday program Dec. 7-13. The planetarium show will be offered Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and weekday evenings at 7 p.m.