Ken Goss, a senior in computer science and computer engineering, poses with the S&T Observatory’s 16-inch diameter telescope.

An educational asset has reopened to the public, thanks, in part, to the passion and dedication of one Missouri S&T student.

Ken Goss hosted the S&T Observatory’s first Visitors’ Night in over two years on Aug. 20, 2015, giving over 100 community members, faculty, staff and students the chance to get an up-close look at Saturn and its rings through the university’s 16-inch diameter telescope.

Goss says the event went smoothly. “I have enjoyed providing this service for the public, and it seems the public has responded well, so far.” [Read more…]