DOWNEY - The Columbia Memorial Space Center will be hosting a special lecture and book signing event with Dr. Penprase on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 from 1-3 p.m.This event will provide an opportunity for the public to meet Professor and Author Dr. Bryan Penprase and to obtain an autographed copy of his new book, "The Power of Stars." This event includes a fee admission of $5 per person and free for members. Dr. Penprase presents a visual feast of astronomy with constellation maps, aerial views of aligned celestial structures and images of the universe as created by a wide range of cultures. For more information on the book signing event, please visit the Space Center's website at www.columbiaspacescience.org or call 562-231-1200.

********** Published: December 15, 2011 - Volume 10 - Issue 35