Seeing Double: The Observatory’s Double Star Studies – Astronomy Class
September 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$10 – $25
Presenter: Dr. Wes Ryle
What looks like a single star to the naked eye often turns out to be two or more when examined with a telescope. These “double stars” have deep ties to the past research of the Cincinnati Observatory. Our founder, Ormsby Mitchel, is credited with the discovery of the prominent star Antares as a double. Learn about these cosmic pairs and the science behind their shared presence in the sky.
Class level: Introductory – This class is recommended for guests of any background.
Tickets:
Non-members – $25/class
Members – $20/class
Student (with valid ID) – $10/class
Image credit: Jaspal Chadha
