TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama astronomy department will hold a free public sky viewing of the galaxies and nebulae on Friday, March 12, beginning at 7 p.m. in Moundville with Dr. Bill Keel, UA professor of astronomy, as host of the event.

Guests will look through the 16-inch and 17-inch telescopes located in the Moundville Archaeological Park. The telescopes are set up on a pad in the field across the road from the museum. Free parking is available at the museum and at the conference center overlooking the Black Warrior River.

Please contact UA’s department of physics and astronomy at 205/348-5050 for directions, to check on sky conditions, or for other information.