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Announcements

Public Star Gaze: The JMU Department of Physics and Astronomy holds regular free events for the public to view the night sky from the Astronomy Park. The Astronomy Park is located in the meadow behind the Physics and Chemistry Building on JMU's campus east of Interstate 81. More details.

Taking Astronomy to the Market: The last Saturday of each month, weather permitting, at the Harrisonburg Farmer's Market. JMU Physics and Astronomy staff will be on hand to answer questions about the universe, assist with telescopes and provide other activities.

Past Events

Mystery of the Christmas Star: 7 p.m. Friday's and Saturdays, Nov. 18-Dec. 17, 2011. Additional shows added on Dec. 22 and 23. Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater, Mystery of the Christmas Star allows audiences to journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem in pursuit of a scientific explanation of the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.

View the trailer

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Bad Science Night