News & Events

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 2 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.

Show Upcoming

Mar
24

Michelle Thaller Space Talk

Don't miss this cool opportunity!

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

March 24, 2016, 9:00 pm10:30 pm

Description

Come hear an astronomy-related presentation by Dr. Michelle Thaller, who is a VIP at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and has appeared on TV shows such as The Universe and How the Universe...