Friday, September 19th, 2008

Arizona Astronomy

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The Witch's Broom Nebula Adam Block, Mount Lemmon SkyCenter

With dark skies and world class telescopes, Arizona is close to heaven for amateur astronomers. In this segment, we'll help you get the best view of the night sky, with two of the regions top star gazers. So even if you can't pick the Big Dipper out of a crowd, grab a telescope, a pair of binoculars -- or even just your own two eyes -- and get ready for a skywatching how-to. We're broadcasting from Tucson, Arizona this weeek, as the guests of Arizona Public Media.

Guests

Adam Block
Astronomer
Mount Lemmon SkyCenter
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

Douglas Isbell
NOAO Associate Director, Public Affairs & Educational Outreach
Co-Chair of the US Program Committee, International Year of Astronomy 2009
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Tohono O'Odham Reservation, Arizona

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Segment produced by:Annette Heist

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Image: The Eagle Nebula
Adam Block, Mount Lemmon SkyCenter

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