Our Goal
The Library Telescope Program fosters scientific literacy, stimulates interest in astronomy, and offers the awe and excitement of exploring the night sky to those who may have never looked through a telescope.
DATE: June 21, 2023
TIME: 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm Eastern Time
WEBINAR: Greek Stories in the Stars
PRESENTERS:
Terry Menz, Riverbend Astronomy Club
MODERATORS:
Don Ficken, St. Louis Astronomical Society, Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri
Tom Lynch, Amateur Observers’ Society of New York
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
In this program, Terry Menz of the Riverbend Astronomy Club in Illinois will explore the fascinating world of Greek mythology and its connection to the stars. Terry will provide examples of gods and goddesses, their stories, and how they are represented in the night sky.
FACEBOOK LIVE
This program will be streamed on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/librarytelescope
The Library Telescope Program fosters scientific literacy, stimulates interest in astronomy, and offers the awe and excitement of exploring the night sky to those who may have never looked through a telescope.