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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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...

Jan
11

Stars Open House

Location

Physics : 101

Date & Time

January 11, 2019, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on January 11th, 2019 in the UMBC Observatory (Physics 401) for a discussion on stars! Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus. Doors Open...

Dec
6

Comets Open House

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

December 6, 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on December 6th in the UMBC Observatory (Physics 401) for a discussion on comets! Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus. Doors Open at...