The Carroll College Neuman Astronomical Society and the Helena Astronomical Society are hosting their annual Astronomy Day at Carroll College. Activities will take place on the Carroll campus in Simperman Hall as well as the observatory lawn. All the activities are free and the public is encouraged to attend.

Schedule of Events:

Friday - Apr. 24:
7 p.m.: "Black Holes: Monsters of the Universe" What are black holes? How do they form? What happens if you fall into a black hole? How do black holes bend space and time? Join Dr. Kelly Cline for an exciting introduction to the strange science of black holes! 101/202 Simperman/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College.

Sat. - Apr. 25:
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Meteorite sample display; solar system walk; solar viewing (weather permitting); Carroll astronomy student posters (with students on hand to explain the posters); Observatory tours all day
11:00 a.m.: "Alien Life" lecture by Dr. Kelly Cline - Simperman Hall
12:00 p.m.: Meteor impact activity by Jake Kandelin (weather permitting) - observatory lawn (hands on activity)
1:00 p.m.: Build a Comet presentation by David Rotness - Simperman Hall (children encouraged to participate)

For more information contact David Rotness at 594-4575.