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Radio Voices: Exploring the September Night Sky

This month marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall. The Autumnal Equinox also ushers in a change in the night sky. Cheryl Ernst with the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois gives us a preview of autumn in this edition of  Radio Voices.
 
Cheryl Ernst is with the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois.  Some of their upcoming events will take place on September 19th at Riverside Park in Murphysboro, September 27th at Evergreen Park in Carbondale, and September 26th at the Giant City State Park Visitor Center. The SIUC Physics Department will also hold a sky viewing on Sunday  beginning at 9pm on the roof of the Neckers Building.
 

Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.


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