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

UMBC Observatory Open House

The Mysteries of Supermassive Black Holes

Location

Physics : 101

Date & Time

December 12, 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 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 academic year the UMBC community...

Oct
10

UMBC Observatory Open House

Mysterious, Marvelous Cryo-geology

Location

Physics : 101

Date & Time

October 10, 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 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 academic year the UMBC community...

Aug
8

UMBC Observatory Open House

The Fermi Paradox: Is Anyone Out There?!

Location

Physics : 101

Date & Time

August 8, 2024, 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...