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Star parties

WSU Planetarium
Summer 2016

Perchance to dream

You might find Guy Worthey at the WSU Planetarium narrating a show on meteors. Or up at Jewett Observatory playing bass guitar with his band for the Jazz BBQ Star Party.

The visionary associate professor of physics and astronomy is also known around campus as a science fiction fan and charter member of the Palouse Astronomical Society which hosts public star parties throughout the region.

When asked if he’d like to travel in space, he laughs, “I want to go! How much is the ticket? When can I sign up?!”

Beyond the lure of adventure, Worthey says today’s race to explore the … » More …