A special MTSU Alumni Spring Weekend Star Party will feature professor John Wallin discussing “Buying and Using a Telescope” starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 22.

The final Department of Physics and Astronomy Star Party of the 2015-16 academic year will take place in Room 1006 of the Science Building, 440 Friendship St.

Professor John Wallin will discuss buying and using telescopes at the April 22 MTSU Star Party. (MTSU photo by Creative and Visual Services)

The public and campus community are invited. To find parking near the event site for the free event, visit http://tinyurl.com/MTSUParkingMap.

The department conducts star parties as an outreach to the public.

For more information, contact Drs. Eric Klumpe at 615-898-2483 or Eric.Klumpe@mtsu.edu or Chuck Higgins at 615-898-5946 or Chuck.Higgins@mtsu.edu.

The star party is just one of many alumni weekend events scheduled through Sunday, April 24. To learn more, visit www.mtalumni.com or call 615-898-2922.

— Randy Weiler (Randy.Weiler@mtsu.edu)