The College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus is set to hold its Star Party over Zoom to comply with COVID-19 regulations.

The party is set to be held on Friday, Oct. 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and is scheduled to feature a presentation on space telescopes and observatories by Dr. Padi Boyd, chief of the Exoplanets and Stellar Astrophysics Laboratory at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.

“Although in a virtual format, we are excited to bring back our Star Party event, to hear from a wonderful guest speaker, explore the skies, and see our students in action,” said Anthony Michaelides, dean of campus services and operations at the Canyon Country Campus. “With a focus on what today’s high-tech telescopes allow us to explore, it’s sure to be both exciting and educational for all who attend.”

In addition to Boyd’s presentation, the party is also planned to feature science demonstrations by COC students and a question and answer session. During the event, participants are set to be able to observe through telescopes with the assistance of the Astronomy Club of SCV.

“The virtual Star Party is one of several exciting opportunities for community ‘Science Talks’ planned for the 2020-21 academic year,” said Dr. Ryan Theule, vice president of the Canyon Country Campus. “With a focus on community engagement with compelling science topics, the Science Talks series will continue to highlight exceptional instruction and program opportunities at COC including new opportunities ahead in the forthcoming Science Center.”

The second Science Talk, “COVID-19: The Immune System and Herd Immunity,” is scheduled to be held over zoom from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday Dec. 4, and is set to discuss herd immunity and vaccine development for the coronavirus.

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Ed. Note: The above information was provided to KHTS by College of the Canyons

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