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Water on the Moon!

NASA today opened a new chapter in our understanding of the moon. Preliminary data from the Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, indicates that the mission successfully uncovered water during the Oct. 9, 2009 impacts into the permanently shadowed region of Cabeus cater near the moon's south pole. Read the full story at NASA or browse the images of the results. Additional stories can be found at The New York Times and Space.com. Happy exploring!

All-star panel and gallery image unveiling at the Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium

The 2009 International Year of Astronomy marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei's first telescopic view of the heavens. The University of Louisville and Bellarmine University are joining the celebration with a collaborative unveiling of unprecedented new NASA images of our galaxy and a panel discussion on Nov. 19. The event, co-sponsored by the universities, begins with refreshments at 7 p.m. followed by a panel discussion at 7:30 pm at the Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium at UofL. Telescopes from the Louisville Astronomical Society will be on the terrace at 8:30 PM for stargazing, weather permitting. Free and open to the public. Click here for details and information on directions and parking.

Cosmic Explorers 2009 Season Announced!

Where can you and your 4-6 year-old child be a junior astronaut, touch Mars and be a star? It's all here in our exciting series of family workshops. These fun, fast-paced and engaging workshops include a planetarium experience and take-home resources to continue your exploration long after the workshop is over. What a great way to spend a weekend afternoon exploring together - register now while space is available! Read about the workshop details or register online.

Want to know more about the Orionid Meteor Shower

We can point you to the best information on how to observe and learn more about this show currently going on in our late night sky. And if you miss it, you can find a nice image of an Orionid shower here.

2009 is the International Year of Astronomy

Throughout the United States there are celebrations and events planned. Here is a local listing of Louisville IYA programs to help you expand your view of the universe in 2009. How will you join the celebration?

Educator Guides Now Available

The 2008-09 Educator Guide for the planetarium [PDF] is now available free for educators.

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