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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May
2

FOTO: Cosmic Distances

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

May 2, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

UMBC Observatory Student Worker Dylan Williamson will be presenting on cosmic distances. As with all FOTO presentations, the talk will run 30-40 minutes with 10-20 minutes each for questions...

Apr
24

FOTO: Constellations

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

April 24, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

UMBC Observatory Student Worker Joyce Zheng will be presenting on constellations. During the talk, Joyce will focus on: What are constellations?  How do you find constellations? Origins of...

Apr
1

FOTO: Orbits

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

April 1, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

UMBC Observatory Telescope Operations Coordinator: Brayden Rosling will be presenting on Orbits. During the talk, Brayden will focus on: what causes orbits orbital eccentricity orbital...