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Dedication of New Telescope and Opening of the Observatory
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Monday, November 2, 2009
by: Victor de Couto

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Physics cordially invite you to the dedication of the new telescope and the opening of the observatory in the Science and Technology Center.
 
The dedication will take place on Monday, November 23 at 7 p.m. in the Helen Lerner Amphitheatre beginning with a lecture from Theodore B. Williams, Ph.D., entitled "Small Telescopes, Large Telescopes and Scientific Theory." Dr. Williams is a professor from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.  His research interests include optical observations of extragalactic objects as well as instrument development. Following the lecture will be tours of the observatory and a reception in the Patrick M. and Mary Ann P. Murray Atrium.
 
The new telescope and pier are the generous gifts of Carmine and Georgeann Oliva and of Jeanne and Robert Austrian.
 
R.S.V.P. to Reesey Mitchell at (973) 378-9851 or Sheresia.Mitchell@shu.edu by Wednesday, November 18.

For more information please contact:
Reesey Mitchell
(973) 378-9851
Sheresia.Mitchell@shu.edu