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 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.

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Dec
12

Open House: Eclipses

Shadows, celestial geometry, & what we can learn from them!

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

December 12, 2019, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on Thursday, December 12, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion on eclipses, transits, and all things related to shadows in space! Parking is free & available...

Nov
14

Open House: Planets

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

November 14, 2019, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on Thursday, November 14, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion on planets & moons! Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on...

Oct
17

Open House: Dark Matter

Where's all the stuff!?

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

October 17, 2019, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on Thursday, October 17, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion on Dark Matter! Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC...

Jul
17

TODAY: Summer Lunch & Learn: Mera Kitchen Collective

Building Community with Bmore’s Refugee/Immigrant Foodways

Location

Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 105

Date & Time

July 17, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

FREE lunch! Join us for a series of informal talks on a variety of interdisciplinary topics. Meet other students, connect with UMBC faculty and broaden your knowledge. Students, faculty, staff...