WNC Observatory moves to fall schedule

Guests can learn about the great Leonardo da Vinci and the universe above Saturday at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory.

Northern Nevada lecturer Mike Thomas will provide a presentation on the master of many disciplines from science to the arts, Leonardo da Vinci, at 6:30 p.m., on Saturday. Attendees should note that the observatory will begin following a fall and winter schedule when events start at 6:30 p.m. and doors to JCDO open at 6 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Astronomy enthusiasts and others are invited to the observatory each Saturday for star parties from dusk until 11 p.m. Members of the Western Nevada Astronomical Society will be on hand to facilitate interest in astronomy and answer questions.

The observatory is located at 2269 Vanpatten Ave., in Carson City.

For information, visit www.wnc.edu.