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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Open House: Milky Way

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

August 2, 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Description

Join us on August 2 in the UMBC Observatory (Physics 401) for a discussion on the Milky Way! We'll talk about how we know what we know about the Milky Way from the inside and other galaxies from...

Planets

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

July 11, 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on July 11th in the UMBC Observatory (Physics 401) for a discussion on the planets! We'll talk about our latest ideas on how they were formed and how they got where they are today....

Summer Lunch & Learn

Designing for Humans: A Creative Approach to Problem Solving

Location

Information Technology/Engineering : 102

Date & Time

June 26, 2018, 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, broaden your knowledge, and prepare for a successful...

Summer Lunch & Learn

The Social Dimensions of Health

Location

Fine Arts : 306

Date & Time

June 12, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join us for a series of informal talks on a variety of interdisciplinary topics. Meet other students, connect with UMBC faculty, broaden your knowledge, and prepare for a successful career....

Constellations

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

June 7, 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on June 7th in the UMBC Observatory (Physics 401) for a discussion on the history and significance of constellations in our night sky. Also enjoy a tour around the observatory and light...

Fermi Paradox

Are we alone in the universe?

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

April 5, 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us for a discussion on the Fermi Paradox and also enjoy a tour of the umbc observatory.

UMBC Observatory Open House

Come learn about the origins of literally everything

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

March 1, 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us for our March Open House and learn about the origins of literally everything via stimulating discussion of the Big Bang. We'll also give a tour of the facility. Light refreshments will...