Description

Fred Myers will give a presentation at Ingram Planetarium at noon on Friday, August 16 called Coincidence or Pattern? – The Discovery of the Planets. The presentation is open to the public and it is free. Bode’s Rule reveals an interesting pattern regarding planetary orbits. Is it coincidence or is there an underlying cause and effect? In his talk, Mr. Myers will explore some tantalizing coincidences and provide an historical perspective that puts the audience in the shoes of the early astronomers in their quest to discover new planets in the Solar System.

Fred Myers has been a science educator for 40 years. After earning a BA and MA in Physics, he taught high school physics and astronomy, eventually becoming a Department Chair. For the past seven years, he has served as the Director of Science for Glastonbury Public Schools in Glastonbury, CT. He has received many education awards, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching.

Ingram Planetarium is located at 7625 High Market Street in Sunset Beach, NC. For more information, call 910-575-0033 or visit www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.