Beecher Room, Auburn Library
350 Nevada Street
Auburn, CA 95603
Cost:
FREE
Join Vic
Maris as he takes us on a tour of the universe, including ancient
star legends, the beginning of space and time, tips for navigating
the night sky, and the relative motions of the stars and planets.
In this one hour presentation you may even enjoy a visit from
Galileo himself! Suitable for adults and kids 5 and up.
About
the speaker: Vic Maris was a park ranger and naturalist for over
30 years. He currently owns Stellarvue Telescopes, based in Auburn, CA,
which designs and builds research-grade astronomical products.
Also on
display in the Beecher room will be a collection of Bob Fera's
latest astrophotos. Bob will be on hand to answer questions after
Vic's presentation.