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OMSI CELEBRATES ASTRONOMY DAY
May 2, 2009

Visitors at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry will be star struck on May 2 as they learn about latest from meteorites, constellations, universe and telescopes during Astronomy Day Celebration 2009. Astronomy Day is a worldwide event designed to promote public awareness and interest in International Year of Astronomy 2009.

Astronomy representatives from around the state will be at OMSI during the celebration, including the Rose City Astronomers Club, Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers, Oregon Parks and Recreation, Sunriver Observatory, Portland State University’s Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory. Safely view the surface of the sun through special filtered telescopes with help from experts. Get a free star chart and be ready to view the stars, planets and more from your own backyard. OMSI’s Astronomy Day 2009 is included with general museum admission.

For more information, visit the OMSI website at http://www.omsi.edu/