As part of the International Year of Astronomy, participants from around the world are hosting astronomy-related events in celebration of 100 Hours of Astronomy, April 3-5.

The University Libraries is joining in by providing a look at some of our history of astronomy materials. See rare books by Galileo and Brahe, celestial atlases and star charts, and explore the history of astronomy at the University of Iowa, including films featuring Dr. James Van Allen. 

Friday, April 3rd at 11:30 am
Main Library, Room 2032 

Presentations will be by Greg Prickman, Assistant Head of Special Collections, Wendy Robertson, Digital Resources Librarian, and Kari Kozak, Science Education & Outreach Librarian.