Recently, the Dry Dredgers shared how they started in Cincinnati from a group of science enthusiasts. They were not the first; they were actually inspired by the founding of the Cincinnati Astronomical Society (CAS). This #FlashbackFriday, UC alum and CAS President, Bryan Simpson, told how a group of locals who were interested in space came together to start CAS. Early Interest In 1843, … Continue reading (More) Eyes on the Skies: The Cincinnati Astronomical Society
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Mitchel using the original telescope at the Cincinnati Observatory (Credit: cincinnatiobservatory.org) Science comes from curiosity, and many institutions have been fostering that curiosity in our community for decades. In the case of the Cincinnati Observatory, these efforts have been ongoing for over 175 years! This week, we had the privilege of hearing more about these … Continue reading Look to the Skies: Early Public Engagement in Science in Cincinnati