Have a Question About Astronomy or Other Sciences ?
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* Francis Glenn Graham, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Kent State University. Professor Graham was a long-time Planetarium Lecturer at Pittsburgh's original Buhl Planetarium, where he operated the historic Zeiss II Planetarium Projector, which prior to its 2002 dismantling was the oldest operable major planetarium projector in the world ! He was Founder of the American Lunar Society in the 1980s and is Director of the Christine Alley Observatory, a private observatory in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is also a member of the Steering Committee of Friends of the Zeiss.
* Eric G. Canali, Former Floor Manager, Buhl Planetarium. Mr. Canali also is Founder and Manager of the South Hills Backyard Astronomers amateur astronomy club.
* Glenn A. Walsh, former Coordinator of the Buhl Planetarium Observatory and Buhl Planetarium Lecturer. Mr. Walsh also created and managed Buhl Planetarium's Embryology Exhibit, including the weekly hatching of chicks and occasionally ducklings; so, he can also field some Life Sciences questions.
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Star or Planet ? What is that very bright, star-like object in the sky?
Moon Illusion: Why does the Moon look so large when it is low in the sky?
How do you form an Amateur Astronomers' club?
Great Moon Hoax of 1835 (Life Discovered on the Moon!):
The Origins Of The Man In The Moon
(2006 Feb. 9 - Space.com)
What is the Astronomical significance of Halloween, All-Saints Day, and All-Souls Day?
How long has Daylight Saving Time been in use?
What is the Leap Year Pattern?
What is the origin of the Seven-Day Week?
Lightning Behind Clouds ? "Heat Lightning" ?
History of Astronomer, Educator, and Optician John A. Brashear, Friend of Andrew Carnegie
History of The Buhl Planetarium and
Institute of Popular Science, Pittsburgh -
Which Housed the Oldest Operable Major Planetarium Projector in the World !
History of The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, Chicago - America's First Major Planetarium !
The Duquesne
Incline, Pittsburgh -
Historic Cable Car Railway Serving Commuters and Tourists since 1877 !
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