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Radio Voices: Exploring the August Night Sky

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Kevin Boucher
Published August 13, 2014 at 4:38 PM CDT
Perseid meteor showers

If you're interested in a little star-gazing this month, Cheryl Ernst with the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois takes us on a tour of the August night sky in this special edition of  Radio Voices.
 

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Cheryl Ernst is with the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois.  Some of upcoming viewing events will take place on August 22nd at Riverside Park in Murphysboro, August  29th at Evergreen Park in Carbondale, and August 30th at the Giant City State Park Visitor Center.  All events begin just after dusk.

Click here to find out more about the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois.
 
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Kevin Boucher
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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