19 Mar 2014

Derrick Pitts and Canicular
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Canicular could not have happened without the expertise and generosity of Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer at The Franklin Institute. Some of you may know that this show was originally scheduled for spring of 2013. Thankfully our curator John immediately scheduled a meeting with … Read More

1 Feb 2014

Catch a Star
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Through the planning of Demetrius Oliver: Canicular we have learned that timing is everything.  From the timing of the setting sun and the rising of Sirius in the night sky, Canicular was developed around phenomena far outside human control. Sirius is best seen on … Read More