A/V Geeks - The Solar System
This event is part of the AV Geeks at the Libraries event series.
When
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Past dates for this event
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Where
Fishbowl Forum, Hill Library
About This Event
Join us to watch and discuss vintage educational films from the 1950s and 1960s that explore the science and technology of the time about our solar system (Pluto was still a planet!). A/V Geeks founder and NC State alum Skip Elsheimer will be joined by Dr. John Blondin, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, to talk about the sun, stars, and space exploration.
Event Categories
Films Community Science Technology ResearchFeatured Speakers
Contact Information
Marian Fragola
(marian_fragola@ncsu.edu)
Trevor Thornton
(trevor_thornton@ncsu.edu)
Admission
Free and open to the public. Please register.
Accessibility
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