BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//events.getlocalhop.com//localhop-calendar//EN URL:https://api.getlocalhop.com/calendar?instance=snzvVFIdH8&series=false BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-instance-snzvVFIdH8@events.getlocalhop.com SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20261009T082705Z DTSTART:20261203T003000Z DTEND:20261203T013000Z SUMMARY:What Was The Star of Bethlehem? LOCATION:Neenah Public Library\, 240 E. Wisconsin Avenue Neenah\, WI 54957 \, Shattuck DESCRIPTION:

For centuries\, people have wondered whether the Star of Be thlehem described in the Gospel of Matthew might have been a real astronom ical event. Join local astronomy enthusiast Richard Beal for an engaging e xploration of the leading natural explanations that have been proposed&mda sh\;including planetary conjunctions\, comets\, novae\, and other unusual celestial phenomena. The presentation will consider what the biblical acco unt says\, what ancient observers understood about the night sky\, and how historical records and modern astronomy may help us solve this enduring m ystery.

A partnership with the Future Barlow Foundation at the Neenah Public Library. \;

Weather permitting\, telescope ob serving will be offered outside the library following the presentation\, p roviding participants with an opportunity to view some of the season&rsquo \;s celestial sights.

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Contact Mehta at hess@neenahlibrary.org or ( 920) 886-6310 with any questions.  \;

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This program was made po ssible by the Friends of the Neenah Library and the Neenah Public Library Trust Fund. Donations to the Friends and the Trust Fund (link to: https:// neenahlibrary.org/donate) are always accepted and appreciated.

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Eve ryone is welcome. If accommodations are needed to attend\, please contact the library administrative office at 920-886-6315 or by email at library@n eenahlibrary.org at least 24 hours in advance of the program.

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