Women in Science Hosts Stargazing, Hot Chocolate Night

Olivia DrakeOctober 13, 20153min
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Wesleyan’s Women in Science (WIS) gathered at the Van Vleck Observatory on Oct. 8 for “Starry Night,” an evening of stargazing, conversation and hot chocolate. Participants used the Astronomy Department’s 16-inch Fiducia telescope to view the night sky. (Photos by Ryan Heffernan ’16)

Students gather at the Van Vleck Observatory on October 8, 2015 for stargazing and hot chocolate sponsored by the Astronomy department.

Students gather at the Van Vleck Observatory on October 8, 2015 for stargazing and hot chocolate sponsored by the Astronomy department.

Students gather at the Van Vleck Observatory on October 8, 2015 for stargazing and hot chocolate sponsored by the Astronomy department.

Students gather at the Van Vleck Observatory on October 8, 2015 for stargazing and hot chocolate sponsored by the Astronomy department.

Students gather at the Van Vleck Observatory on October 8, 2015 for stargazing and hot chocolate sponsored by the Astronomy department.

Students gather at the Van Vleck Observatory on October 8, 2015 for stargazing and hot chocolate sponsored by the Astronomy department.