Cornell Astronomical Society Spring 2009

This Friday marks the beginning of the Cornell Astronomical Society Spring 2009 lecture series.  I am certainly looking foward to seeing what interesting things will be happening at Fuertes.  Unfortunately, we do not have a visiting scientist scheduled to give a talk.  Last semester’s David Grinspoon visit was incredible.  But on the other hand, it will give many different members of CAS the opportunity to present their own lecture.

It should also be noted that as of the start of the spring semester I am now the webmaster for CAS.  I am looking foward to seeing what ways in which the website can be improved.  I would certainly appreciate any suggestions that anyone has.

The first lecture of this semester will be given by Art Samplaski on the topic of Navigating the Night Sky.  Moreover, as of right now, the Ithaca Clear Sky Clock is indicating that Friday night should be clear, in which case the observatory will be open for observing (many of you may remember how nearly every Friday was cloudy last semester).