[59] Klumpe Discusses 'Killer Asteroids" at Sept. 2 MTSU Star Party

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Physics & Astronomy contacts:
Dr. Eric Klumpe, 615-898-2483 or eklumpe@mtsu.edu
or Dr. Charles Higgins, 615-898-5946 or chiggins@mtsu.edu


Klumpe discusses ‘Killer Asteroids’ at Sept. 2 MTSU Star Party

MURFREESBORO —Dr. Eric Klumpe of MTSU’s Department of Physics and Astronomy will discuss “Killer Asteroids” in the University’s inaugural First Friday Star Party for fall 2011 on Sept. 2.

The star party is scheduled from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m., starting with a 30- to 45-minute public lecture in Wiser-Patten Science Hall Room 102 and eventually going outdoors, weather permitting.

First Friday Star Parties are open to the general public, and MTSU students, faculty and staff; and children are welcome. Free parking is available behind Wiser-Patten beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Star Party Fridays only.

Other star parties this semester will be held Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2.

For more information, call Klumpe at 615-898-2483 or Dr. Charles Higgins at 615-898-5946. For general information and a downloadable PDF of the fall 2011 schedule, visit http://bit.ly/MTStarParties11 or call 615-898-2130.

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Founded in 1911, Middle Tennessee State University is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution located in Murfreesboro and is the state’s largest public undergraduate institution. In September 2011, MTSU will celebrate its 100th year anniversary with special events and activities throughout the year — kicked off by a Blue-Tie Centennial Gala on Friday, Sept. 9.

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