The Observatory invites the public to celebrate Nuclear Science Week

/EINPresswire.com/ -- CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - October 20, 2015) - Nuclear Science Week will be celebrated at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO). Members of the public can learn more about nuclear physics and quark stars, get a fresh take on the periodic table, and explore the uses of radiation in medicine. A free public lecture will be offered explaining why nuclear science research is critical to Canada’s future.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to look through the RAO’s telescopes (weather-permitting), with astronomers on hand to answer questions.

Nuclear Science Week is a broadly observed, week-long celebration to focus international interest on all aspects of nuclear science. This year marks the first annual celebration of Nuclear Science Week in Canada.

For more details, go to: www.ucalgary.ca/rao

What: Nuclear Science Week public lecture & viewing through RAO telescopes

Who: University of Calgary, Physics and Astronomy faculty members

Where: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, on the east side of Highway 22, 2.4 km south of the Hwy 22 and Hwy 22x interchange

When: Saturday, October 24 (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

Cost: Free of charge

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is making tremendous progress on its journey to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.'

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Communications Advisor, Faculty of Science
University of Calgary
Email: eguilten@ucalgary.ca
Telephone: 403-210-7584

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