ASTRONOMY NIGHTS | STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
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ASTRONOMY NIGHTS
631-632-8176
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631-632-6868
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Other - Office of Undergraduate Admissions
631-632-9898
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631-632-8100
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631-632-6000
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631-632-6859
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Websitehttps://www.stonybrook.edu/
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Service area
SUFFOLK County, NY
Nassau County, NY
Offers a series of free lectures by research faculty on various aspects of Astronomy, most commonly on their own research or some topic of public interest. The lectures are held in Lecture Room 001 of the Earth and Space Sciences Building on Fridays at 7:30pm. Usually four lectures a semester are scheduled. Astronomy Open Night provides attendance certification for New York State teachers wishing to apply for in-service credit. Among these programs you can accumulate hours of lecture credit each year to apply toward your school district's program. Policies on in-service credit are set by school boards and you should check with your administration concerning the details of the local program. Try to be early for these lectures, increasing popularity of this series has seen the lecture hall full on occasion. Some disability-related accommodations are available. Call the Department at the number above before 4pm to inform them of your requirements. Due to COVID-19, the Open Nights will again be virtual this semester. For further information and lectures dates and times contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy at (631)632-8100.
Last assured
06/20/2022
Providing organization
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Offers one of America's most dynamic public universities, a center of academic excellence and an internationally recognized research institution that is changing the world. The University is divided into schools and colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Graduate School, School of Communication and Journalism, School of Health Professions, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, School of Professional Development, School of Dental Medicine, Renaissance School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Social Welfare. Stony Brook has over 26,782 students offering more than 60 Majors and 80 Minors. Stony Brook offers continuing education and certificate programs. An important educational center for the Island, Stony Brook also provides a social and cultural focal point, making art, theatre, music and film available to the local community. Stony Brook participates in Division 1 Athletics. Stony Brook is an active partner with businesses on Long Island. The university offers programs to seniors, children, high school students and more throughout the year. Call or visit the web site for more information regarding all of the programs offered by Stony Brook University.