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St. Louis Astronomical Society Meeting - Astronomical Spin: Planets, Stars and Galaxies

An illustrated presentation by Professor Robert Criss, Washington University in St. Louis

Everything in the universe is in motion. Astronomical objects spin as well as move through space. Dr. Criss is currently working on theories connected with the spin of stars, planets, and galaxies. He will talk about their spins, and what the spin reveals of the physical and chemical nature of these objects. 

Robert Criss is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Washington University. He is a stable isotope geochemist specializing in hydrogeology - the geology of water and systems of water. Much of his research involves environmental problems and applications. He is also interested in the motions of astronomical objects and in the nature of dark matter. 

The St. Louis Astronomical Society is an organization for individuals interested in astronomy and telescopes. The public is invited to attend its meetings, telescope observing sessions, and special events. For more information about Astronomical Society events, please visit www.slasonline.org or call 314- 962-9231.  The event, cosponsored by NASA's Missouri Space Grant Consortium at Washington University, is open to the public free of charge.

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