While driving down Victory Boulevard, one might notice a blue dome on the Pierce College campus. It’s part of Pierce’s observatory, a facility that isn’t
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Looking into the dark starry night sky
A night under the stars to most people is nothing more than a pretty sight. To the Pierce College Astronomy Department, it is an opportunity
Planetarium Preview
“You wanna know what the sky looked like on your birthday?” Professor Dale Fields asked. Experience the cosmos from the comfort of a chair
Journey across the universe
A glimpse into the night sky hides treasures of beautiful sights, expanding galaxies and pulsating stars, however in two-hours the riches of the universe were
A date with the celestial
It can take years for humans to visit Jupiter, but in the span of a few minutes, you can witness the beauty and majesty of
Planetarium show open to all
The Physics & Planetary Sciences Department will be opening the planetarium on Friday, Nov. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. for all faculty, students and
Expo gives attendees a glimpse of the universe
Students, staff and visitors all had a glimpse of the universe Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Science Imaging and Astronomy (SIA) Exposition at Pierce College,
New Center for the Sciences opens its doors
After three years of construction, the Center for the Sciences opened its doors to students today. The new building, which has been under construction since 2007, includes a planetarium and several labs and classrooms for the physics, veterinary technology, planetary science, chemistry, nursing and geology departments .