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Observatory series lecture to discuss exploration of the moon

CONTACT: Tory Olson, 515-271-1834, tory.olson@drake.edu The summer lecture series at the Drake Municipal Observatory will continue on Friday, July 3, with a program titled “Why We Choose To Go To The Moon…” The presentation will examine the “big plan” surrounding lunar exploration. The event will start at 9 p.m. in the observatory at 4898 Observatory...

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Drake Observatory series lecture to examine how the moon affects our lives

CONTACT: Tory Olson, 515-271-1834, tory.olson@drake.edu The summer lecture series at the Drake Municipal Observatory will continue on Friday, June 26, with a program titled “The Moon Affects Us.” The presentation will examine ways the moon affects us, including: the tides, equinox, slowing of Earth’s rotation and even werewolves. The event will start at 9 p.m....