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Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Physics and Astronomy Resources

Astronomy

Astronomy Resources

The Evansville Astronomical Society's (EAS)
The EAS is the not affiliated with USI, but is the local amateur astronomer's club. They meet at, and maintain, the observatory in Lynnville Park (see directions above). Their meetings are open to the public and are scheduled for the third Friday of each month, 7:30 pm (rain or shine).

The Soho Orbiting Solar Observatory
A satellite in permanent orbit around the sun, taking pictures at a variety of wavelengths and collecting information on the solar wind. You can make movies of the sun's rotation here.

NASA
This is where all those amazing Hubble photographs are. As a taxpayer, they belong to you. Also, Hubble telescope picture gallery

The Messier Catalog

Astronomy Images

Three figures for use with studying solar system formation:

A high resolution image of the sun's absorption spectrum

Astronomy image archive:

Some photographs of celestial objects taken by Dr. Pickett:

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