First-Quarter Moon
Presented on: Thursday, August 19th at 8:00 PM EDT
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The Moon is familiar to us all, but how well do you really know it?
In this fun and interactive livestream from the 12’’ Meade LX200 telescope in Salem State’s Collins Observatory, you will observe astounding details on the Moon’s surface: mountains, valleys, craters, and crevices.
Professor Luke Conlin from the Department of Chemistry and Physics will teach you to see the key features of craters that astronomers use to tell how old they are.
You will learn to see the moon with new eyes! If there are rain or clouds, a brief presentation will highlight features of the Moon’s surface and the geological processes that formed them.
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About our presenter:
Luke Conlin, PhD, is assistant professor of chemistry and physics at Salem State University. His passions include teaching physics and astronomy. He is the coordinator for the university's Collins Observatory on the roof of Meier Hall.
In his teaching, his approach is to make space for students' thinking and help them connect their ideas and experiences to understand complex phenomena.
In his research, he studies how science learners get comfortable making sense of the world with their own ideas, both in the classroom and beyond.