Eclipse Lecture

ASU-Beebe Global Awareness Committee to Present Eclipse Lecture

BEEBE, Ark. – The Arkansas State University-Beebe Global Awareness Committee will present “Don't Look Up: Anticipating the 2024 Solar Eclipse” with Dr. Clay Sherrod from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. The lecture will be held in the Science Building lecture hall on the ASU-Beebe campus, located at 300 Peach Street.   

“Don't Look Up: Anticipating the 2024 Solar Eclipse” will focus on the April 8, 2024 eclipse and how it will affect Arkansas.  

Dr. Sherrod is an educator and researcher in earth and physical sciences, astronomy and archeology with the Arkansas Sky Observatories at Petit Jean Mountain. Dr. Sherrod is known for his innovative environmental instrumentation and adaptation of conventional telescopes for advanced use by both amateur and professional observers. He serves as a consultant and designer of scientific and astronomical equipment to major corporations worldwide.   

This free community event is limited to 100 seats.  

Founded in 1971, ASO is America's oldest private research science and observatory facility supporting the study of our world and the space around it. Arkansas Sky Observatories contribute nightly measurements and orbital data for thousands of earth-passing objects and comets for NASA, JPL, and the Minor Planet Center.   

For more information about ASU-Beebe and its programs, call (501) 882-3600, or visit the ASU-Beebe website at www.asub.edu.  

Founded in 1927, Arkansas State University-Beebe is an operationally separate, two-year institution of the Arkansas State University System. With campuses located at Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, Little Rock Air Force Base and online, the college offers associate degrees, certificates and noncredit training for business and industry.