Astronomy J-Term class hosts Star Party
FOR RELEASE: Thursday, January 9, 2003
HUNTINGTON, IN - The Huntington College January-Term amateur astronomy class will host a public Star Party on Friday, January 17, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Thornhill Nature Preserve. The class, taught by Dr. Ruth Nalliah and Mr. Paul Nalliah, will provide several telescopes for viewing. If weather conditions appear cloudy, the class will give presentations on interesting topics in backyard astronomy. The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission is free and hot chocolate will be served.
Thornhill Nature Preserve is located eight miles north of Huntington, Ind., at 2504 West 1000 North. For more information on Thornhill Nature Preserve or to get driving directions, visit www.huntington.edu/thornhill.
Huntington College is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 60 academic concentrations. US News & World Report ranks Huntington among the Top 10 comprehensive colleges in the Midwest. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington College is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in Huntington, Indiana.
