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Astrophysics Professor Dr. Hewitt and Junior Astrophysics Student Shannon Silverman set up the main telescope for attendees to view nearby planets and stars. Photo by Ashley Pace

UNF Astronomy Club to host astronomy night

Steven Thompson Aug 24, 2018

  The University of North Florida Astronomy Club will host a fun-filled and family-friendly astronomy night on Friday, Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. The event will be held on the UNF campus in room...

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Courtesy of the UNF Astronomy Club.

Rare appearance of Mars with the UNF Astronomy Club

Jessica May Jul 24, 2018

The UNF Astronomy Club and the UNF Department of Physics are hosting a wonder-filled Astronomy Night on Friday, July 27. This event will primarily focus on Mars. The night will be prefaced by a...

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Picture curtesy of NASA.gov

Last minute reminders for the Great American Eclipse

Hannah Lee Aug 21, 2017

The solar eclipse is today, with the peak being at 2:47 p.m. We have some last minute tips from Aditi Mahadir, a physics junior, who is part of the Astronomy Club and is the Treasurer of the Society...

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Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll shares story, advice with students

Dargan Thompson Mar 1, 2012
As part of Black History Month, the AASU invited Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll as a keynote speaker. She spoke about working hard and overcoming adversity.
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Science education soars on

Spinnaker Jul 19, 2011
The end of NASA's 30 year manned-space program was signaled by the July 8 launch of Atlantis.
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