Harper College holds Astronomy Day with full lineup

Whether its black holes or the birth of stars, Harper College will demystify the universe Saturday during Astronomy Day.

Harper's physical science department and Northwest Suburban Astronomers have booked a thorough lineup of experts and interactive programs for families. The free event on the college's Palatine campus will feature big telescopes for stargazing and even bigger crowds - Astronomy Day has drawn 800 visitors in the past.

Across campus, walk a tour of the solar system with scale models of planets. Peer through a telescope at the Karl G. Henize Observatory. Or reflect on two hours worth of lectures in the campus' Building Z.

Astronomy Day runs from 5:30 to 10 p.m. - rain or shine. Parking is available in the northeast side of the campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, in Lot 8. For details, visit Harper.edu.