JMU Astronomy Park Showcases Views of Mars

From: Public Affairs

HARRISONBURG — The James Madison University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites the public and the JMU community to take a free and close-up view of Mars from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the JMU Astronomy Park.

A pair of 10-inch telescopes will be available for viewing Mars, which can be seen in the constellation Gemini. Visitors also are welcome to bring their own telescopes and binoculars.

The astronomy park is located on the grassy mall beside the Physics and Chemistry Building on JMU's campus east of Interstate 81. Plenty of parking will be available in Lot D-2 across Carrier Drive from the Physics and Chemistry Building. A campus map is available at: www.jmu.edu/map/.