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Central Idaho Dark Sky Presents: In the Shadows of Asteroids

Central Idaho Dark Sky Presents: In the Shadows of Asteroids


The Boise State Physics department holds a monthly astronomy event on the first Friday of every month, during which they virtually host space science-related experts to talk about their work and research and answers astronomy questions. This month, they hosted Chris Anderson from one of NASA Science Activation's new project teams, Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve STEM Network (Central ID Dark Sky) and the College of Southern Idaho to talk about his research on asteroid occultations. The presentation recording is available online: https://youtu.be/lcZgFsgK0JQ. (Award No. 80NSSC22M0008)

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