Guided Stargazing 

Staten Island Advance - Sunday, March 30, 2008

The College of Staten Island (CSI) Alumni Association will host "A Special Celestial Evening," April 11, 8:30 p.m. (rain date April 12) at CSI's Astrophysical Observatory, Willowbrook, (Campus Loop Road, near the athletic fields). The event is free, but donations are welcome. For more information visit http://supernova7.apsc.csi.cuny.edu. To reserve, call the alumni office at 718-982-2290.

The event will enable alumni of CSI, the former Richmond College and former Staten Island College to enjoy a visit to the observatory. Professor Irving Robbins will guide guests through a celestial show, which will feature the planet, Saturn, as well as numerous stars.

Members of the Staten Island Amateur Astronomy Club will be on hand to share their knowledge with guests as they wait their turn inside the Observatory. Dress warmly. Hot chocolate will be served.  

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