Learn more about the sixth planet from the sun at Indiana University Kokomo Observatory’s free monthly open house.
Patrick Motl, professor of physics, will begin the open house at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, with discussion of Saturn, the second-largest planet in the solar system next to Jupiter.
“It will include an overview of our current understanding of the magnificently ringed world, and potential future missions,” Motl said.
After the presentation, stargazers may be able to see Saturn, as well as the great globular cluster, the Andromeda galaxy, and the double cluster through the Observatory’s telescopes. They include a six-inch Takahashi refracting telescope and a 16-inch Meade reflecting telescope mounted together. The Takahashi provides exceptionally sharp images of planets, while the Meade allows viewers to see fainter objects in the sky, due to its larger light-collecting area.
Observation will continue through 9 p.m., weather permitting.
The Observatory is at 2660 S. Washington St., Kokomo. Free parking is available on campus.
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