* Astronomy

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites members of the community to the Hirsch Observatory to view planets, stars, and galaxies with the observatorys 16-inch telescope. The observatory will be open to the public every Saturday evening through November from 8-10 p.m. as part of its annual open house program starting the evening of Feb. 7, 2009. Anyone from the community is invited to come learn about our universe from Rensselaer students and faculty. Children are welcome.

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