The Southwestern Illinois College Astronomy Club wants to explore the solar system with you this fall!

The club continues its series of talks about space and all its wonders at the Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave. All meetings will be held in the Main Complex. The schedule of events for fall 2014 is as follows:

Are YOU the center of the universe? is Thursday, Sept. 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Room 1060. Have you ever wondered who or what exactly is the center of the universe? Christine Nobbe, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics educator, and self-described space geek, will lead a talk during which you will explore the universe to learn of new discoveries and find out who (or what) is at its center. This presentation also will include a joint meeting with the St. Louis Space Frontier society, a local chapter of the National Space Society.

Wow, curiosity, you make wonderful 3-D pictures! is Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10-11:30 a.m. in Room 2163. Have you ever wondered how 3-D media works? Karl M. Kindt III, adjunct instructor at Webster University, will present a workshop on how to make 3-D pictures using simple camera techniques and software. Bring your cell phone and digital camera to learn how to create 3-D photographs. Stereo photographs are used to explore the depth of a person, place or an object. By the end of this workshop, you will be a 3-D photographer. 3-D software for your cell phone and computer will be presented along with a special pair of 3-D glasses, which will be used to explore images of the moon, mars, people, places, works of art and more. Because this workshop is limited to 35 attendees, reservations are required. To reserve your spot, email kyle.stumbaugh@swic.edu.

Astronomy in cultures is Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 6-7 p.m. in the First Floor Lounge. As humans, we have always been curious and tried to make sense of our surroundings. By making connections with what we know, we have found ways to determine when to hunt for animals and when to plant and/or gather food. Over time, societies have interwoven the sun (Sol), the moon (Luna), the stars-constellations and the wandering stars into their lives. In this presentation, Club Adviser and SWIC Adjunct Faculty Member Kyle H. Stumbaugh will discuss how astronomical objects interrelate into the societys calendars, ceremonies and religions, and present a visual display of historical societies.

The sessions are free and open to the public. For more information, email Stumbaugh at kyle.stumbaugh@swic.edu or call 618-235-2700, ext. 5561.

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