The Smithsonian Institution's Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory takes pleasure in presenting its 42nd year of public lectures on astronomy and astrophysics by local astronomers on topics of their choice.

Tuesday, February 7, 9:00 am

The Flickering Candle
Dr. Trevor Weekes, Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory

Tuesday, February 14, 9:00 am

Ancient Southwestern Astronomy
Mr. Dan Brocious, Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory

Tuesday, February 21, 9:00 am

The High Energy Galaxy
Dr. Martin Schroedter, VERITAS

Tuesday, February 28, 9:00 am

Aspherical Supernovae Explosions
Dr. Grant Williams, Director, MMTO

Thursday, March 8, 9:00 am

Dark Energy and Nobel Dreams
Dr. Emilio Falco, Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory

All lectures will be presented in the Green Valley Recreation Center West Auditorium. Each 45-minute lecture will be nontechnical and is intended for the interested layperson. A question-and-answer period follows each lecture. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Whipple Observatory at (520) 879-4407. Cosponsored by Green Valley Recreation, Inc.