“Discovering Planets around Stars!” Dinner Fundraiser Set for May 5th
Hunterdon Observatory to host Dinner Fundraiser – “Discovering Planets around Stars!” is the featured presentation at the Clinton Holiday Inn – Saturday, May 5th.
The New Jersey Astronomical Association (NJAA) operates the largest amateur astronomy observatory in New Jersey and the only astronomy facility in Hunterdon County. Located on a mountain top in Voorhees State Park (High Bridge), their mission is to educate the public on astronomy and provide opportunities to view the skies through the largest public telescope in New Jersey!
With membership dues and contributions as their only source of funding, sponsors are greatly needed to help them continue providing educational services to an ever increasing local population.
The fundraiser will be quite an event beginning with a meet and greet cocktail hour at 6pm, followed by a short presentation about the observatory. A full course plated dinner will be served as astrophotography images taken at the observatory are displayed around the room.
The featured speaker is Dr. Joshua Pepper – Astronomy Professor from Lehigh University. His topic is on his work with discovering exoplanets – planets around other stars!
Individual tickets are $125. Sponsorshipa are also available, as well as ads in the evening’s program. Reservations and information are on a dedicated web site: www.SupportNJAA.org.
For additional updated information be sure to check out their Facebook Event for details.
About NJAA
For over 50 Years, NJAA – the only public observatory in Hunterdon County, has had the mission of “Promoting and Encouraging the Science of Astronomy”. Located in Voorhees State Park (High Bridge), the facility is open weekends from March through October. Public interest has grown to where they are hosting thousands of visitors each year! The recent 2017 Total Eclipse of the Sun brought over 1,000 visitors in just one day! With 350 members, astrophotography and youth programs, NJAA has much to offer. Visit: www.njaa.org
About Dr Joshua Pepper
Dr Pepper is an astronomer and professor with the Department of Physics at Lehigh University. His research involves the discovery of extrasolar planets; planets that orbit stars other than our sun. He received his PhD from the Department of Astronomy at The Ohio State University and his undergraduate degree at Princeton University.
