The Ithacan

Getting Your Money’s Worth: Clinton B. Ford Observatory

By Mei Dennison, Ava Suffredini, Sammie Macaranas, and Christian Gratto • April 17, 2024

In this episode of Getting Your Money's Worth, Lucia Iandolo and Mei Dennison learn about the Ithaca College Clinton B. Ford Observatory with Physics and Astronomy Professor Luke Keller.

Club encourages students to reach for the stars

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Former Newsletter Editor • November 2, 2022

The astronomy club’s goal this fall semester is to diversify its members by making astronomy more accessible for non-STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) majors.

FaculTEA with Professor Luke Keller

December 3, 2020

Today we have Professor Luke Keller, a professor of astronomy and physics at Ithaca College, here to talk about music, books and what qualities a student can have.

Q&A: IC student conducts research with NASA

By Deena Houissa, Contributing Writer • September 21, 2020

Sophomore Antara Sen conducted research with NASA over the last nine months, findings that will be published in a paper she is co-authoring.

Astronomy Club plans events to engage with the community

By Julia Dannevig • November 21, 2019

Gazing up at Ithaca’s clear night skies, one may wonder what exactly is up there just beyond the stratosphere. For anyone curious to learn about the workings of the universe, the stars and the planet,...

Q&A: Nick Sagan pushes beyond his father’s legacy

By Brianna Ruback, Staff Writer • April 12, 2017

Everyone looks to find their own path — but you’re also the product of where you come from.

Physics department announces name change

By Taylor Zambrano, Contributing Writer • January 29, 2014

Physics students and faculty will see some reorganization of their department, as it has changed its name to encompass astronomy.

Catholic astronomer speaks on relationship between science and religion

By Vicky Wolak, Chief Copy Editor • November 12, 2013

The Rev. George Coyne, former director of the Vatican Observatory in Tucson, Ariz., spoke Monday at Cornell University in a lecture titled “The Dance of the Fertile Universe: An Interplay of Science and Religion.”