Jim Gavio, director of the Yahn Planetarium at Penn State Behrend, talks about the night sky for October 2021, in Erie, PA. Jim discusses highlights of the October sky, including the zodiacal lights and an opportunity to see Jupiter, Saturn, and the Moon in close proximity in the sky.
Two teams of volunteers from Penn State Behrend collected more than 155 pounds of litter – including an ice skate and a car bumper – as part of the International Coastal Cleanup.
A $3 million gift from Samuel P. "Pat" Black III and Sumi James-Black will help attract and retain businesses in Penn State Behrend's Knowledge Park. A $3 million match from Penn State will double the gift's impact.
Jim Gavio, director of the Yahn Planetarium at Penn State Behrend, talks about the night sky for September 2021, in Erie, PA. Jim discusses highlights of the September sky, including a double star that can be seen with binoculars.
Jim Gavio, director of the Yahn Planetarium at Penn State Behrend, talks about the night sky for August 2021, in Erie, PA. Jim discusses the Perseid meteor shower that peaks on August 12, and visible planets throughout the month.
This video by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED) about Plastics in Pennsylvania features the Penn State Behrend PLET program.
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