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 2 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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Feb
6

Open House: Supermoon

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

February 6, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Description

Join us on Thursday, February 6, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion of supermoons! We'll be following-up on some ideas on the geometry of the solar system, too!...

Jan
9

Open House: Stars

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

January 9, 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Description

Join us on Thursday, January 9, (2020!) beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion on stars! How they're born, why they eventually die, and everything in-between! Parking is...

Dec
12

Open House: Eclipses

Shadows, celestial geometry, & what we can learn from them!

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

December 12, 2019, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on Thursday, December 12, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion on eclipses, transits, and all things related to shadows in space! Parking is free & available...

Nov
14

Open House: Planets

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

November 14, 2019, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on Thursday, November 14, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion on planets & moons! Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on...

Oct
17

Open House: Dark Matter

Where's all the stuff!?

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

October 17, 2019, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on Thursday, October 17, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion on Dark Matter! Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC...

Aug
8

UMBC Observatory Open House

Neutron Stars - the Most Extreme Stars in the Universe

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

August 8, 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...

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...