Dec. 5 astronomy public talk and telescope observation will cover exoplanets

The Department of Physics and Astrophysics public talk and telescope observing session will take place Monday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. in Witmer Hall, Room 114.

The talk, “Exploring Alien Planets: Theory and Observation of Exoplanet Systems,” will be presented by Sean McCloat, instructor in UND’s Department of Space Studies. Following the talk, attendees will be given the opportunity to observe the night sky through a telescope (weather permitting).