GRAND JUNCTION, CO, March 19, 2011 (Press-News.org) Jeff Dershem Grand Junction astronomer and writer will be signing copies of his new book Planets to Pulsars at Coffee Studio at 2913 F Road in Grand Junction, Colorado from 2 pm top 4 pm April 2. Come by, have coffee and talk about astronomy.
Planets to Pulsars is a beginner's guide to astronomy, making the science of astronomy interesting and understandable.
Local astronomer Jeff Dershem is an instructor at Mesa State College and writes an astronomy column for the local news magazine Things to Do.
Media contact:
Julia Widdop
970-462-7145
Astronomer Jeff Dershem Book Signing at Coffee Studio 2913 F Road April 2 from 2-4pm
Astronomer Jeff Dershem will be signing copies of his new book Planets to Pulsars at Coffee Studio in Grand Jct. on April 2 from 2-4pm. Come have a cup of coffee and talk astronomy.
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[Press-News.org] Astronomer Jeff Dershem Book Signing at Coffee Studio 2913 F Road April 2 from 2-4pmAstronomer Jeff Dershem will be signing copies of his new book Planets to Pulsars at Coffee Studio in Grand Jct. on April 2 from 2-4pm. Come have a cup of coffee and talk astronomy.