AIMING FOR MARS.Byline: The Register-Guard Michael Hulse, a University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. astronomy student, takes advantage of a clear night to catch a glimpse Verb 1. catch a glimpse - see something for a brief time catch sight, get a look see - perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight; "You have to be a good observer to see all the details"; "Can you see the bird in that tree?"; "He is blind--he of Mars east of Lowell. Would-be stargazers can learn more about astronomy and the use of telescopes this Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. in a program at Mount Pisgah presented by the Eugene Astronomical Society and Mount Pisgah Arboretum The Mount Pisgah Arboretum (85 ha / 209 acres) is a non-profit arboretum and botanical garden located within the Howard Buford Recreation Area (930 ha / 2,300 acre), between the Coast Fork of the Willamette River and the slopes of Mount Pisgah near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, . All flashlights should be covered with red cellophane or have red bulbs to aid stargazing star·gaze intr.v. star·gazed, star·gaz·ing, star·gaz·es 1. To gaze at the stars. 2. To daydream. Noun 1. . Admission is $3 per person or $6 per family. CAPTION(S): AIMING FOR MARS |
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