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AccuWeather.com today announced the expansion of its Astronomy Center Web site to include content from Penn State University's Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics.
A highly respected source of astronomy research and training, the Penn State department will contribute insightful and thought-provoking articles to the robust line-up of information on the AccuWeather.com Astronomy Center web site at http://www.accuweather.com/astronomy.asp.
The Penn State Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is involved in a variety of observational, experimental, and theoretical research activities in nearly all the areas of modern astronomy and astrophysics research. These research areas range from extra-solar planet studies, to investigations of stellar systems, to high-energy astrophysics, to the most distant galaxies and observable objects in the universe. Faculty members will contribute articles on topics relating to their own research as well as to other new discoveries in astronomy, creating a great resource for astronomy enthusiasts at all levels of experience and interest.
The AccuWeather.com Astronomy Center also offers a wide range of features, including detailed nightly viewing conditions, a weekly blog by Meteorologist Lisa Wieser, a gallery of astronomy widgets and gadgets, and a user-generated photo area.
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