AAS - General Meeting (@UT) - Celestial Sleuthing - Hybrid

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We will be back at The University of Texas at Austin campus, in the Engineering Teaching Center, ETC 2.136, at the northeast corner of Dean Keeton and Speedway.

7:00 ALCor Joi Chevalier will talk about the Astronomical League.

Astronomical League Correspondents (ALCor) -- https://www.astroleague.org/alcor-information-home-page/

7:30 “Celestial Sleuthing: More Mysteries in Art, History, and Literature”

This illustrated talk by Don Olson (professor emeritus of physics at Texas State University) will describe the topics from art, history, and literature included in the fourth book of his Celestial Sleuth series.

Donald Olson (astronomer) -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Olson_(astronomer)

Forensic Astronomer Solves Fine Arts Puzzles -- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/forensic-astronomer-solves-fine-arts-puzzles-116770403/

Donald W. Olson’s research while affiliated with Texas State University and other places -- https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Donald-W-Olson-2164275558

The Astronomical League -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomical_League

The Astronomical League -- https://www.astroleague.org/

After the meeting we usually gather for fun and fellowship at the Crown & Anchor at 2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705.

This presentation will be on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@austinastro7430/live
(Zoom link will be sent via email to members.)

Some parking is available on nearby streets, and the Speedway Garage (paid parking) is at 27th Street. For those not aware, parking can be challenging.

Engineering Teaching Center II (ETC) -- https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/campus/buildings/nlogon/maps/UTM/ETC/

UT Austin Main Campus Map -- https://trecs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=697c20f19d2841d3a13965918a9b82fb

UT Austin Visitor Parking -- https://parking.utexas.edu/parking/visitor

We usually go out to a local eatery afterward to get a snack and talk about things astronomical (or not :).