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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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...

Jul
10

UMBC Observatory Open House

Messier Objects - Some of the brightest in the nighttime sky

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

July 10, 2019, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Description

Did you know that UMBC's Observatory has one of the largest optical telescopes east of the Mississippi? Ever wanted to see it up close, but didn't know how? This summer, the UMBC community is...