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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Mar
7

UMBC Observatory Open House

The cataclysmic explosions of Space: Novae

Location

Physics : 101

Date & Time

March 7, 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on Thursday, March 7th, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 101 for a discussion of Novae   Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus....

Dec
7

UMBC Observatory Open House

14 days prior to the darkest day, let's talk Dark Matter

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

December 7, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on Thursday, December 7th , beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion of the Dark Matter   Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on...