Astronomy Astronomy is the physical science that studies things outside the Earth’s atmosphere. Astronomers use observations of planets, stars, nebulae and galaxies to collect data and theories from physics to make sense of the whole universe. They rely entirely on observation, unlike physicists and chemists who build laboratories and conduct experiments. In the last few years, astronomers have discovered dark energy, mapped the shape of the universe, sent rovers to … [Read more...] about Inside Discovery Hall: UNK department turns students’ curiosities into careers
Joel Berrier
Check out next week’s rare celestial event using UNK telescopes
KEARNEY – This celestial event is far rarer than a solar eclipse. On Nov. 11, Mercury will pass directly between the sun and Earth, and the phenomenon can be witnessed right here in Kearney. “During a planetary transit, a planet crosses over our field of view of the sun,” said Joel Berrier, an assistant professor in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Physics. “This event is similar to an eclipse, but since only a small portion of the sun is … [Read more...] about Check out next week’s rare celestial event using UNK telescopes
UNK professors offer quick expert talks at PREclipse panel
When: Sunday, Aug. 20, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Where: UNK Fine Arts Building, Miriam Drake Theater Cost: Free KEARNEY – This spring, University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty developed what became a popular series of presentations at the Planetarium to explore eclipse-related science, history and art. Six of these faculty will repeat these presentations back to back at a PREclipse panel Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. at UNK’s Miriam Drake Theater. “TEDtalk”-style, the mini-lectures … [Read more...] about UNK professors offer quick expert talks at PREclipse panel
