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Bradley Observatory Open House Series
2008-2009

Astronomy Before Galileo

Humans have been gazing at the stars since they could look up, and have kept written records about motions in the heavens for millenia. This year, we will explore the rich history of astronomy and astronomical thought that predates Galileo. Our speakers will come from a variety of ancient disciplines including astronomy, architecture, classical studies, history and theology.

Directions

Spring 2009

February 13, 8 PM
C. DePree(Agnes Scott College)
“From Earth to the Universe: Astronomical Images for the International Year of Astronomy”

March 25, 8 PM
W. A. Calder Spring Equinox Concert & Open House

April 3, 8 PM
"100 Hours of Astronomy" Celebration

May 8, 8 PM
Bill Brown (Columbia Theological Seminary)
"The Heavens are Telling the Glory of God": The Cosmos According to Ancient Isreal

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Fall 2008

September 19, 8 PM
William A. Calder Fall Equinox Concert & Open House
Tracy Laird (Agnes Scott College)
"Songs from Space: Aliens, UFOs and other Intergalactic Themes in American Music"

October 10, 8 PM
Professor Hal Thorsrud (ASC)
"What’s your sign?  Ancient arguments against astrology"
Doors open at 7 PM for "Moon Festival" activities
(sponsored by the Japanese Cultural Events Committee)


November 14, 8 PM
Amy Lovell (Agnes Scott College)
"Venus and Meso-American Astronomy"

December 12, 8 PM
Chris De Pree (Agnes Scott College)
"Tycho Brahe and Uraniborg"


Directions

For directions to Agnes Scott College, see the Agnes Scott web site.Please keep in mind that E. Dougherty St. is a one-way street! From I-20: Take Candler road exit north past Memorial Dr., past Kirk road (light) look for E. Dougherty St. on your left (at the Agnes Scott College sign). Turn left, and park your car as directed above. From I-285 (east side of city): Take the Ponce de Leon exit. Go west on Ponce de Leon toward Decatur. Stay on Ponce until Church Street. Turn left on Church Street. The second light will be Trinity. Take a left on Trinity, cross the railroad tracks (College Ave.), and you will be on Candler Road southbound. As you just pass the main part of campus, look for E. Dougherty St. on your right. Turn right and park as directed above. From downtown: Take Ponce de Leon east until it hits Church Street. Turn right on Church Street. The second light will be Trinity. Take a left on Trinity, cross the railroad tracks (College Ave.), and you will be on Candler Rd. southbound. As you just pass the main part of campus, look for E. Dougherty St. on your right. Turn right and park as directed above. If these don't help, send an email or call (404) 471-5800. Parking Handicapped-accessible parking is available adjacent to the observatory. Other visitors are requested to use campus parking lots accessible via E. Dougherty St. and South McDonough St. There is on-street parking along E. Dougherty, or in the parking lot to your right past the black construction fence. Additional parking is available off of S. McDonough St.: follow Dougherty to the four-way stop, either turn left and take your first left into the parking lot, or turn right and park in the large parking deck on the left. The sidewalk to Bradley Observatory is found between the Woodruff Physical Activities Building and Gellerstedt Field, to the left (south) side of E. Dougherty.

Department of Physics and Astronomy, Agnes Scott College
141 E. College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
sciencecenter@agnesscott.edu