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Orlando Science Center Celebrates Our Local Star!

"Faces of the Sun" - Astro-Photography Exhibit

Opening Saturday, June 21 in OSC's Crosby Observatory

Meet the Artist from 3 to 5 p.m.

For centuries, man has been fascinated with the brilliant star we call the
sun. But how much do we really know about the sun? This huge star provides
us with heat, light, and life, but it offers so much more than meets the
eye. By using high tech telescopes and special filters, local
astro-photographer Jeff Pettitt has captured the sun in all its stellar
fury.

"Faces of the Sun" is an amazing collection of photos, containing images of
enormous eruptions and storms on the sun's surface. On June 21 from 3 to 5
p.m., Pettitt will be available to discuss the exhibit and his photography.
"Faces of the Sun" will be on display in the Crosby Observatory from June 21
to August 31. "Faces of the Sun" is the perfect opportunity for astronomy
enthusiasts to meet Pettitt and discover how he captures these wonderful
images. Perhaps after viewing these photographs, you too will share his love
for our closest star.

Pettitt started observing and photographing the sky about a decade ago when
he joined the Central Florida Astronomical Society. The sun quickly became
one of his favorite subjects to observe and photograph. His love for
astronomy led to volunteering and training others at OSC's Crosby
Observatory.

Viewing "Faces of the Sun" is available on Friday and Saturday evenings when
the Crosby Observatory is open to the public -

7 to 9 p.m. on Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays. Access to the observatory
is included with exhibits admission to OSC ($10 for adults, $7.50 for kids -
ages 3-11). For more information, please call 407.514.2000 or visit
www.osc.org.



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Paul Trembly
Technical Director -- CineDome, Planetarium, & Observatory
Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton
Orlando, FL 32803
<http://www.osc.org/> www.osc.org
V: 407-514-2040
F: 407-514-2244
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