Mike Thomas to lecture about Galileo this Saturday at WNC Observatory
Although Galileo Galilei has been dead for 375 years, the Italian astronomer’s discoveries and philosophies are still impacting people worldwide.
Learn more about the “Great Astronomer” during a Mike Thomas free lecture on Saturday, May 13 at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory.
Thomas’ presentation on a principal participant in the 17th century science revolution begins at 7:30 p.m. He’ll lecture about the triumphs and tragedies of Galileo.
Thomas has provided lectures at the observatory for more than a decade.
On Saturday nights when lectures aren’t scheduled, the observatory is open to the public from sundown to 11 p.m. At this time, the Western Nevada Astronomical Society hosts Star Parties, bringing together people with an interest in astronomy.
The lectures and Star Parties are free and open to the public.
The observatory is located at 2699 Van Patten Drive in Carson City.