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March 3, 2020 | By Cole Hatcher
DELAWARE, Ohio – Perkins Observatory will celebrate Women’s History Month with a presentation by four astronomical achievers – the first all-women graduate class in the history of The Ohio State University’s Department of Astronomy.
The women, all first-year graduate students, will speak at 8 p.m. March 20 at Ohio Wesleyan University’s Perkins Observatory, 3199 Columbus Pike (U.S. 23), Delaware.
Their presentation, “Women in Astronomy Through the Years,” will take listeners on a journey through time to explore the many contributions of women to the field. The event is part of the observatory’s new diversity series.
The four women presenting at the event are:
Reservations are strongly recommended for this and all Perkins Observatory events, as many programs sell out. Advance tickets are $10 and $2 more if purchased at the door. To reserve tickets or determine at-the-door availability, call (740) 363-1257.
Following the diversity series talks, guests will be invited to observe with telescopes weather permitting. This may include using the 32-inch Schottland Telescope and telescopes provided by Columbus Astronomical Society volunteers.
Founded in 1923, Perkins Observatory is an active research facility used by Ohio Wesleyan students and faculty. “The Place for Space” also conducts hundreds of public programs and welcomes tens of thousands of visitors each year. Learn more at www.owu.edu/perkins.
Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts universities. Located in Delaware, Ohio, the private university offers more than 90 undergraduate majors and competes in 25 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Through Ohio Wesleyan’s signature OWU Connection program, students integrate knowledge across disciplines, build a diverse and global perspective, and apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book “Colleges That Change Lives” and included in the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review “best colleges” lists. Learn more at www.owu.edu.