The cool evening air creeps in as the pink, orange glow from the sun fades into a dark starry night sky. Feeling content and serene, assistant physics professor Elizabeth Jeffery watches […]
Tag: astronomy
Posted inStudent Life
Cal Poly’s observation nights allow visitors navigate and understand the night sky
Tucked away within the U-shaped design of the Science building (52) is Cal Poly’s Observatory. Just a peek at the dome-shaped roof is an indicator of the powerful telescopes used […]
Posted inNews
Drops of Jupiter — Liberal studies senior project aims to inspire the next generation of scientists
Four students spent the summer listening to storms on Jupiter. Now, they’re seeing how they can implement their project at a local elementary school.
Posted inArts
Cal Poly’s Astronomical Society to host lunar eclipse viewing event
Telescopes and snacks will be provided for early risers who want to witness the “super blue blood moon” Wednesday.
Posted inNews
Physics professor discovers a planet that shouldn’t exist
The existence of this planet may change what we know on how planets are formed.
Posted inNews
Eclipse dims Cal Poly
An eclipse darkened the California sky yesterday afternoon, and San Luis Obispo residents were able to see the shadowed moon, surrounded by a “ring of fire,” shortly before sunset. The […]