PASCO -- An engineer from Hanford will give a explanation of the Star of Bethlehem on Tuesday at Columbia Basin College in Pasco.

Murray Thorson, an engineer with Washington River Protection Solutions, will explore the occurrence that led "the three wise men" to Bethlehem.

Thorson also will explain the difference between stars, comets, novae and super novae. His free presentation begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday on the HUB main stage.

Following the presentation, the audience will be invited to the Moore Observatory to view stars and planets.

For more information, call 509-542-4873.