The UMBC Observatory team offers various events that are open to the public and completely free. A listing of them is given below as linked from the myUMBC Group Page for the Observatory.
It is important to note that the telescope is located in a dome on top of the Physics Building on the UMBC campus. Access to the dome involves climbing & descending two ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors such as children and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page to avoid disappointment. However, touring the dome is only a part of these events, and much learning and discussion is still available.
TODAY Lunch & Learn: Who Wants to Sit Here?
Campus Furniture and Accessibility
Location
Online
Date & Time
June 25, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description

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UMBC Observatory Open House
Black Holes
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
June 12, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description

Location
Off Campus
Date & Time
June 11, 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Description

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UMBC Observatory All Staff Meeting
Meeting for all staff members of the UMBC Observatory
Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
May 14, 2025, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Description

UMBC Observatory Open House
The Big Bang
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
May 8, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description

Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
May 2, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description

Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
April 24, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description

Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
April 22, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description

UMBC Observatory All Staff Meeting
Meeting for all staff members of the UMBC Observatory
Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
April 17, 2025, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Description

UMBC Observatory Open House
Shape of Galaxies
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
April 10, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description

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