Astronomer: Bob Berman's North Lights

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Robert Berman, known as Bob Berman, is an astronomer for America, an author, and science lover. Recently, he stayed in Alaska for a couple of days to see the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the North Lights, for himself and to share his personal experience and knowledge on this beautiful electromagnetic phenomenon with others. Bob Berman was invited to SUNY Orange on Monday, April 17th at 7 o’clock, to lecture the students and professors how way Aurora Borealis occurs with some background information. This lecture was held in room 010 at the Rowley Center. Students like myself, were informed of this opened lecture by professors that handed out flyers sponsoring it.

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