 |
 | |
  | |
|
|
|
|
Devils Tower National Monument
Astronomer to visit Devils Tower
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Date: June 28, 2007
Contact: Christine Czazasty, 307-467-5283 x 224
June 27, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ASTRONOMER NELLO WILLIAMS VISITS DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT
Astronomer Nello Williams will present the “Skies Over Devils Tower” on Saturday, July 14 at 9:00 p.m. in the amphitheatre. For thousands of years, people have shared stories of the sky. They tracked time by understanding the position of the sun and the stars. Join Nello for a look at the planets and stars today to better understand the beautiful sky over Devils Tower National Monument.
A native of Indiana, Nello received his masters degree in earth science and astronomy from Ball State University. He has taught astronomy for more than 30 years. He currently runs the Campbell County School District planetarium in Gillette, Wyoming. Nello has taken thousands of children and adults through the Devils Tower area on education field trips.
This program is free with paid $10 entrance fee into the monument. For additional information on this and other cultural programs, contact the monument at 307-467-5283 ext. 635 or visit www.nps.gov/deto.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
Did You Know?
It is believed that the Tower got its name when Colonel Dodge's translator misinterpreted the name to mean Bad God's Tower, later shortened to Devils Tower. Some Indians call it Mato Tipila, meaning Bear Lodge. Other American Indian names include Bear’s Tipi, Home of the Bear, and Tree Rock.
|
|
|
|
Last Updated: June 28, 2007 at 18:08 EST |
