Star Party at Schreiner University

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The Loftis Family Science Center at Schreiner University will host a star party starting at 8:30 pm, Tuesday, March 8th.
Using the center's new, domed 16 inch telescope--as well as eight inch telescopes--participants will be able, weather permitting, to view the giant planet Jupiter and its four big moons, says Dr. Kim Arvidsson., assistant professor of physics and astronomy.
The Loftis Family Science Center was made possible by a gift from the late Dennis Loftis, an amateur - but accomplished - astronomer.  In addition to the new observatory and telescope, the 3,500 sw. ft. facility includes a field biology lab and classroom.
"Dennis had a dream that local amateur astronomers and the Schreiner community could all advance their knowledge if they had a high-quality observatory," said Mary Pennington Loftis, his widow.